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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robataya NY LLC dba Sakagura | New York | 13 | Mar 20, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 | |
| Southern California Edison Company - San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station | San Clemente | California | 83 | Aug 10, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 |
| ABM Aviation Inc | Boston | Massachusetts | 52 | Oct 12, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Madison Park Acquisitions, LLC dba Black Barn Restaurant | New York | 85 | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 | |
| MV Transportation Inc | Seattle, Woodinville | Washington | 145 | Aug 12, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Hi-Way Safety Inc | Napa | California | 8 | Aug 14, 2020 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| Silgan Containers | Modesto | California | 75 | Aug 24, 2020 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| Penn National Gaming | Las Vegas | Nevada | 1 | Aug 11, 2020 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| Rex Staffing LLC-Country Fresh Products | Houston | Texas | 310 | Aug 13, 2020 | Oct 11, 2020 |
| Prompt Delivery, Inc., dba Southern California Messengers | Carlsbad | California | 45 | Aug 10, 2020 | Oct 10, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
