Florida Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Florida submitted 6 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 4,281 workers. The average filing covered 714 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
6
Notices Filed
4,281
Workers Affected
714
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Florida (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,587
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
0.28%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4 | 4,057 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 123 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 101 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 4,057 workers across 4 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 123 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | Fort Lauderdale | 2,529 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Orlando | 796 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Dania Beach | 551 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Miami | 181 | ||
| Maximus Global Services | Fort Lauderdale | 123 | ||
| Areas USA MCO, LLC (GastroHub-Orlando International Airport) | Orlando | 101 |
Topping the list was Spirit Airlines at its Fort Lauderdale facility, reporting 2,529 affected workers. Spirit Airlines followed with 796 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Florida for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Florida.