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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Hotel | Chicago | Illinois | 285 | Jun 26, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| P.F. Chang's | Lombard | Illinois | 75 | Sep 21, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Global Experience Specialists Inc | Hodgkins | Illinois | 146 | Jun 2, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| P.F. Chang's | Schaumburg | Illinois | 75 | Sep 21, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Parkhurst Dining Services | Northbrook, IL 60062 Northbrook, IL 60062 Wheeling, IL 60090 Oak Brook, IL 60523 Lake Forest | Illinois | 146 | Apr 28, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| PF Chang's China Bistro | Indianapolis & Fort Wayne | Indiana | 225 | Sep 18, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Delaware North Companies Inc | Boston & East Boston | Massachusetts | 2,778 | Jul 3, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| The Freeman Company LLC | Avon | Massachusetts | 18 | Sep 21, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Delaware North Companies Inc | North Falmouth | Massachusetts | 102 | Jul 3, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| Freeman Expositions LLC | Avon | Massachusetts | 24 | Sep 21, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
