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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMSHost | Las Vegas | Nevada | 941 | Aug 11, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Fooda Inc. (NYC Office) & at Flying Buffalo Cafe | New York | New York | 50 | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost | Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | 3 | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Kennametal Inc | Johnson city | Tennessee | 141 | Aug 5, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMS Host - San Antonio | San Antonio | Texas | 121 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost | SeaTac | Washington | 251 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| HMSHost | Spokane | Washington | 46 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Stellar Partners Inc | SeaTac | Washington | 12 | Aug 21, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Phillips Medisize | Eau Claire | Wisconsin | 98 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| VMware Inc | Palo Alto | California | 148 | Aug 11, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
