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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | Alcoa | Tennessee | 20 | Aug 10, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| ExpressJet Airlines | Alcoa | Tennessee | 212 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Dura Automotive | Milan | Tennessee | 43 | Aug 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Spirit | DFW Airport | Texas | 238 | Jul 30, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Dallas Fort Worth International | Dallas | Texas | 71 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Seadrill Americas Inc | Houston | Texas | 168 | Aug 11, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines | Dulles | Virginia | 3,036 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| PSA Airlines | Norfolk | Virginia | 87 | Jul 17, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Yoga Works Inc | Fairfax | Virginia | 42 | Jul 9, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines | Arlington | Virginia | 116 | Jul 8, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
