Florida Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in Florida logged 2 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, involving roughly 200 workers. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
200
Workers Affected
100
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Florida (DOL/BLS)
4.5%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
5,582
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
0.27%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 200 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 200 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate Hotels, L.P | Miami Beach | 114 | ||
| Bahama Breeze | Brandon | 86 |
The biggest impact was at Highgate Hotels, L.P at its Miami Beach facility, reporting 114 affected workers. Bahama Breeze followed with 86 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Florida for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for Florida.