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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Educational Services LLC at Boston University | Boston | Massachusetts | 115 | Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Philips North America LLC | Andover | Massachusetts | 57 | Aug 4, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Sheffield Express LLC | Dedham | Massachusetts | 98 | Jul 29, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Compass Group USA Inc | Babson Park | Massachusetts | 59 | Oct 2, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Active Wellness LLC 2020 | Minneapolis | Minnesota | 83 | - | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Mall of America (MOA)_ | Bloomington | Minnesota | 211 | - | Sep 30, 2020 |
| XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc | Independence | Missouri | 70 | Aug 4, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Aramark | Florissant | Missouri | 81 | Aug 17, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Northrop Grumman | Independence | Missouri | 1,700 | Jul 20, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| European Gourmet Foods Inc | Woodland Park | New Jersey | 29 | - | Sep 30, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
