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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixelle Specialty Solutions | Maine | 67 | Oct 30, 2020 | - | |
| Tasman | Maine | 115 | May 4, 2020 | - | |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | Waterville | Maine | 11 | Apr 24, 2020 | - |
| Pratt & Whitney | Maine | 100 | Jun 1, 2020 | - | |
| Gissing | Maine | 84 | Mar 25, 2020 | - | |
| JS McCarthy Printers | Maine | 61 | Mar 26, 2020 | - | |
| HH Brown Shoe Co. Inc | Dexter | Maine | 10 | Apr 1, 2020 | - |
| HH Brown Retail Store/Super Shoes | South Portland | Maine | 10 | Apr 24, 2020 | - |
| Enterprise Holding Group | Westbrook | Maine | 63 | Apr 20, 2020 | - |
| Sweetser | Maine | 22 | Apr 1, 2020 | - |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
