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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressJet Airlines LLC | Richmond | Virginia | 36 | Jul 17, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| PSA Airlines | Arlington | Virginia | 270 | Jul 17, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| United Airlines Inc | Seattle | Washington | 259 | Jul 9, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| American Airlines | Seattle | Washington | 111 | Jul 15, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Sky Chefs Inc | SeaTac | Washington | 360 | Aug 4, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| American Airlines | SeaTac | Washington | 3 | Jul 15, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| National Railroad Passenger Corp | Seattle | Washington | 141 | Sep 16, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Delta Air Lines Inc | Seattle | Washington | 74 | Jul 7, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Alaska Airlines | Seatac, Seattle | Washington | 1,583 | Jul 31, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Pereles Brothers Inc | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 49 | Aug 18, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
