In 2020, there were a total of 16,023 layoff events across 11,318 companies, impacting 2,081,617 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,023
Total Events
2,081,617
Employees Affected
11,318
Total Companies
1,335
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group | Kansas | 10 | Jul 7, 2020 | - | |
| Spirit AeroSystems Inc | Kansas | 1,100 | Jul 31, 2020 | - | |
| Enterprise | Kentucky | 0 | May 15, 2020 | - | |
| Le Tote Inc | Natick | Massachusetts | 27 | Oct 1, 2020 | - |
| Stanley Black and Decker | Maine | 105 | Sep 18, 2020 | - | |
| EVO Merchant Services | Maine | 139 | Jan 7, 2020 | - | |
| Sweetser | Maine | 10 | Apr 10, 2020 | - | |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Ellsworth | Maine | 5 | Apr 24, 2020 | - |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Bangor | Maine | 8 | Apr 24, 2020 | - |
| Bed, Bath & Beyond | Bangor | Maine | 56 | Apr 17, 2020 | - |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
