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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines - Boise Reservations | Boise | Idaho | 147 | Aug 6, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| ExpressJet Airlines | Chicago | Illinois | 653 | Jul 17, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Air Wisconsin Airlines | Chicago, IL 60666 Chicago | Illinois | 332 | Jul 24, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 327 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Flying Food Group LLC | Schiller Park | Illinois | 93 | Aug 3, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Bon Appetit Management Co | Chicago | Illinois | 167 | Oct 6, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines Inc | Chicago, IL 60606 Chicago | Illinois | 313 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Spirit Airlines | Chicago | Illinois | 257 | Jul 30, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| GoJet Airlines | Chicago | Illinois | 549 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 4,275 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
