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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Group New Jersey Professional Association | Lundhurst | New Jersey | 2 | - | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Cisco Systems Inc | San Jose | California | 224 | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Cisco Systems Inc | Milpitas | California | 171 | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Pier 1 Mankato 2020 | Mankato | Minnesota | 5 | - | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Pier 1 Eagan 2020 | Eagan | Minnesota | 5 | - | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Tower 23 Inc | San Diego | California | 66 | Mar 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Royalton New York Hotel | New York | 83 | May 28, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 | |
| Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery | Vancouver | Washington | 163 | Apr 1, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| The Western Kentucky Coal Company, LLC Genesis Mine | Kentucky | 250 | Dec 26, 2019 | Feb 24, 2020 | |
| Honeywell Aerospace Business Group 2019 | Golden Valley | Minnesota | 90 | - | Feb 24, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
