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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency waikiki | Honolulu | Hawaii | 30 | Oct 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Compass Group USA Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 56 | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Ace Hotel Chicago LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 64 | Oct 6, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Aramark at Loyola University | Chicago | Illinois | 240 | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Manchester Tank & Equipment Co | Bedford | Indiana | 117 | Apr 7, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Valassis | Kentucky | 84 | Jul 16, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| WestRock Comany | Kentucky | 24 | Aug 7, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| MSSC US Inc | Kentucky | 170 | May 22, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | |
| Pat O'Brien's | New Orleans | Louisiana | 80 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Santander Bank, N.A | various locations | Massachusetts | 28 | Oct 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
