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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Wisconsin Airlines | Milwaukee, Appleton | Wisconsin | 361 | Jul 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Chenega Security and Support Solutions LLC | Shemya Island | Alaska | 64 | Jul 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| US Space and Rocket Center | Huntsville | Alabama | 172 | Aug 3, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Showgirls of San Diego | San Diego | California | 70 | Oct 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| First Student | San Francisco | California | 227 | Aug 21, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Vince LLC | Camarillo | California | 3 | Oct 2, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| SAY San Diego | San Diego | California | 60 | Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Polly's Inc | Yucaipa | California | 3 | Jul 27, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems LLC | Sacramento | California | 1 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Coldwater LLC | North Hollywood | California | 142 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
