In 2020, there were a total of 16,036 layoff events across 11,296 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
11,296
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHOLE FOODS | Hoover | Alabama | 68 | Jan 10, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | San Francisco | California | 28 | Jan 8, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| Corning Research and Development Corp | Santa Barbara | California | 72 | Jan 8, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| Tri-Starr Management Services Inc | Jeffersonville | Indiana | 257 | Jan 6, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| Eastman Kodak Co | New York | 1 | Dec 10, 2019 | Mar 8, 2020 | |
| Paramount Hotel | New York | 178 | Jun 1, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 | |
| Merritt Hospitality, LLC (at the Hilton Garden Inn Chelsea | New York | 27 | May 22, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 | |
| Highgate* | Providence | Rhode Island | 146 | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| Goodman Manufacturing | Fayetteville | Tennessee | 11 | Jan 9, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
| Kindred Hospital-Bay Area | Pasadena | Texas | 137 | Jan 8, 2020 | Mar 8, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
