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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | New York | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Blvd. Manhasset | New York | 76 | Oct 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 45 | Sep 23, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 642 | Aug 21, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Goose Creek | South Carolina | 289 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Erwin | Tennessee | 125 | Oct 7, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 154 | Nov 13, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Cookeville | Tennessee | 87 | Nov 20, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Memphish | Tennessee | 58 | Aug 5, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Morristown | Tennessee | 31 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state