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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Services Inc | Rancho Santa Margarita | California | 13 | Jan 3, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Sheraton Operating Corporation, DBA The Westin South Coast Plaza | Costa Mesa | California | 187 | Mar 25, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Art Van Furniture | Alpine, Michigan; Burton, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Novi, Michigan; Shelby Township, Michigan; and Warren, Michigan | Michigan | 979 | - | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Walmart #1824 | Ypsilanti, Michigan | Michigan | 226 | - | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Hudson Transit Lines Inc | New York | 134 | Oct 1, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 | |
| Le Boulanger Inc | Sunnyvale | California | 143 | Dec 31, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| ISD 191-Sioux Trail Elementary | Burnsville | Minnesota | 0 | - | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Headquarters Sports Bar LLC | Jackson | Mississippi | 3 | May 4, 2020 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Valmet Inc | New York | 40 | Dec 4, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 | |
| Marines' Memorial Association & Foundation | San Francisco | California | 126 | Mar 30, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
