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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | California | 34 | Aug 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Monterey | California | 62 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Bakersfield | California | 84 | Oct 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| La Habra | California | 19 | Jul 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Rancho Cordova | California | 90 | Oct 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Lemoore | California | 301 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Hayward | California | 42 | Aug 26, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Irvine | California | 16 | Jul 29, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Palo Alto | California | 4 | Oct 2, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Burbank | California | 176 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
