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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines, Inc. - Oakland International Airport | Oakland | California | 378 | Jul 15, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Amtrak | Los Angeles | California | 272 | Sep 15, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Envoy | San Diego | California | 92 | Jul 30, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Hawaiian Airlines - Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | San Jose | California | 1 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Hawaiian Airlines - San Francisco International Airport | San Francisco | California | 4 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Hawaiian Airlines - Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles | California | 70 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Electro Rent | Canoga Park | California | 25 | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| American Airlines, Inc. - Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles | California | 1,890 | Jul 15, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Ground Express Inc | Palm Springs | California | 76 | Jul 27, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Alaska Airlines, Inc. - San Jose International Airport | San Jose | California | 48 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
