In 2020, there were a total of 16,036 layoff events across 11,025 companies, impacting 2,082,717 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,036
Total Events
2,082,717
Employees Affected
11,025
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Football League | Culver City | California | 200 | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| First Transit | Los Angeles | California | 109 | Aug 20, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Wells Fargo | San Francisco | California | 86 | Dec 10, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| G2 Secure Staff LLC | San Jose | California | 41 | Sep 2, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Wells Fargo | San Francisco | California | 47 | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc | San Diego | California | 105 | Aug 26, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc | Poway | California | 224 | Aug 26, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| G2 Secure Staff LLC | MIAMI | Florida | 32 | Sep 2, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| White Stallion Energy Inc | Mt Carmel IL 62863 | Illinois | 51 | Dec 3, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Compass Group USA Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 111 | Sep 10, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
