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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines, Inc. - San Francisco International Airport | San Francisco | California | 6,912 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Pomona College | Claremont | California | 154 | Sep 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| ADM Co | Modesto | California | 404 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Hawaiian Airlines - Oakland International Airport | Oakland | California | 5 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Sky Chefs Inc | San Jose | California | 93 | Aug 5, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Hawaiian Airlines - San Diego International Airport | San Diego | California | 2 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Alaska Airlines, Inc. - San Francisco International Airport | San Francisco | California | 603 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines, Inc. - San Diego International Airport | San Diego | California | 153 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc., Premiere Networks, Inc. and iHeartMedia Management Services Inc | Hollywood | California | 7 | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Alaska Airlines, Inc. - San Diego International Airport | San Diego | California | 172 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
