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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | Tennessee | 88 | Mar 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Eagle Pass | Texas | 20 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Laredo | Texas | 13 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Roma | Texas | 23 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Uvalde | Texas | 12 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Muleshoe | Texas | 9 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Laredo | Texas | 19 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Plainview | Texas | 5 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Falfurrias | Texas | 14 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Alice | Texas | 13 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
