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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nortech Systems 2020 | Merrifield | Minnesota | 61 | - | Oct 14, 2020 |
| SSP America | Flushing | New York | 132 | Jul 10, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| SSP America | New York | 889 | Jul 10, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 | |
| Transom Highlights Holdings Corp dba Gene Juarez Salons, Spas, and Academies | Seattle | Washington | 71 | Oct 16, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Fresco Restaurant | Madison | Wisconsin | 59 | Oct 7, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Dentsply Sirona | SARASOTA | Florida | 86 | Aug 7, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Arcosa Marine Products | Madisonville | Louisiana | 66 | Aug 14, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Shinko Foods Inc., dba Shabu-Tatsu | New York | 1 | Mar 16, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 | |
| Tokyo Mama, Inc. dba Cha-an | 2nd Floor New York | New York | 7 | Oct 13, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 |
| J. C. Penney Corporation Inc | New York | 31 | Jul 15, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
