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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritz Holdings Inc | Frederick | Maryland | 127 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Maritz | Southfield, Michigan | Michigan | 5 | - | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Aramark-Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City | Missouri | 523 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Aramark-Convention Center | Kansas City | Missouri | 57 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Freeport-McMoRan | Elizabeth | New Jersey | 48 | - | Oct 16, 2020 |
| HMSHost North America | Nashville | Tennessee | 260 | Aug 17, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Aramark - AT&T Center | San Antonio | Texas | 287 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Aramark-Minute Maid Park | Houston | Texas | 751 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Aramark-Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion | The Woodlands | Texas | 75 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Aramark-Whataburger Field | Corpus Ch | Texas | 86 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 16, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state