In 2020, there were a total of 18,214 layoff events across 11,089 companies, impacting 2,080,750 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
18,214
Total Events
2,080,750
Employees Affected
11,089
Total Companies
1,518
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Virginia | 59 | Oct 12, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Elm Grove | Wisconsin | 66 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Monroe | Wisconsin | 31 | Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Eau Claire | Wisconsin | 54 | Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Hixton | Wisconsin | 44 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Grafton, Saukville | Wisconsin | 204 | Oct 28, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Grafton, Saukville | Wisconsin | 204 | Dec 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Grafton, Saukville | Wisconsin | 204 | Jun 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin | 33 | Nov 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Anaheim | California | 43 | Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
