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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIEE | Maine | 256 | Mar 27, 2020 | - | |
| Huhtamaki Inc | Maine | 102 | Mar 20, 2020 | - | |
| HMS Host | Maine | 64 | Aug 17, 2020 | - | |
| Pixelle Specialty Solutions | Maine | 59 | Jul 14, 2020 | - | |
| Pixelle | Maine | 51 | Sep 28, 2020 | - | |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Maine | 4 | Apr 24, 2020 | - | |
| HMS Host | Maine | 60 | Mar 21, 2020 | - | |
| Whitecraft Scarborough Tempe | Maine | 125 | Apr 30, 2020 | - | |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Rockport | Maine | 5 | Apr 24, 2020 | - |
| Bed, Bath & Beyond | Scarborough | Maine | 71 | Apr 17, 2020 | - |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
