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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Twp | New Jersey | 80 | - | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 31 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Brooklyn | New York | 6 | Sep 25, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Brooklyn | New York | 52 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Astoria | New York | 3 | Sep 25, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| NYC Bronx/New York | New York | 31 | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Rd. Scarsdale | New York | 115 | Oct 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Rd. Rochester | New York | 34 | Oct 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Victor | New York | 23 | Sep 25, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Huntington Station | New York | 44 | Sep 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state