TEMPORARY LAYOFF · NOT PERMANENTUPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Apr 21, 2026

Amazon to Temporarily Lay Off Over 600 Workers at Homestead Warehouse

This is a temporary layoff, not a permanent job loss. The reporting this record is based on describes it as a furlough or temporary layoff — one the employer expects to recall workers from, rather than a permanent reduction. This event is excluded from our layoff totals.

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

600

600 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Homestead, Florida.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon has announced that over 600 workers will be out of a job due to the temporary closure of its warehouse in Homestead, Florida, for renovations. This decision will affect a significant number of employees as the facility undergoes necessary updates. While the layoffs are planned as a result of the closure, the exact timeline for when the workers will be laid off has not been specified. The company is taking these steps to improve its operations, but the impact on the workforce is substantial. The situation highlights the ongoing adjustments within Amazon's operational strategy.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 600 jobs in FL.

LayoffTalk has tracked 102 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, including 18,317 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 68 additional events known from news reporting.