In 2020, there were a total of 18,214 layoff events across 11,089 companies, impacting 2,080,750 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
18,214
Total Events
2,080,750
Employees Affected
11,089
Total Companies
1,518
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Meigs | Alabama | 55 | Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Birmingham | Alabama | 111 | Oct 19, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Ontario | California | 35 | Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Canoga Park | California | 3 | Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Carlsbad | California | 1 | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Sacramento | California | 64 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Coronado | California | 563 | Oct 26, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Moss Landing | California | 144 | Jan 25, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Sacramento | California | 69 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Sacramento | California | 53 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
