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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar HLL MSY Venture | Elmwood | Louisiana | 38 | Aug 18, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost | Boston | Massachusetts | 426 | Aug 13, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| TL Transportation LLC | Rockville | Maryland | 70 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost - Kansas City | Kansas City | Missouri | 229 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost - St. Louis | Bridgeton | Missouri | 353 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Cooper Lighting Solutions | Vicksburg | Mississippi | 300 | Aug 7, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost - Woodbridge | Woodbridge | New Jersey | 15 | - | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost - Woodbridge | Woodbridge | New Jersey | 24 | - | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost Corporation - Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New Jersey | 169 | - | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost- Montvale | Montvale | New Jersey | 33 | - | Oct 15, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
