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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Chefs Inc | Des Plaines, IL | Illinois | 335 | Aug 14, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| American Airlines Inc | Chicago IL 60666 | Illinois | 1,732 | Jul 16, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Frontier Airlines Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 141 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Republic Airways | Chicago | Illinois | 42 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines Inc | Indianapolis | Indiana | 70 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Republic Airline Inc | Kentucky | 84 | Jul 30, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | |
| Stupp Coatings | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 75 | Aug 26, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines | Kenner | Louisiana | 2 | Jul 30, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines | Kenner | Louisiana | 70 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Sky Chefs Inc | East Boston | Massachusetts | 103 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
