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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Puget Sound Area | Washington | 940 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Courier Distribution Systems | Sussex | Wisconsin | 98 | Aug 11, 2020 | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Alaska Airlines | Anchorage | Alaska | 331 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Co | Lodi | California | 116 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| California Resources Corp | Bakersfield | California | 55 | Aug 21, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Corium Inc | Menlo Park | California | 19 | Sep 16, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines, Inc. - John Wayne Airport | Santa Ana | California | 67 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Hawaiian Airlines - Sacramento International Airport | Sacramento | California | 2 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines, Inc. - Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles | California | 1,750 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Co | San Diego | California | 89 | Sep 21, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
