In 2020, there were a total of 16,023 layoff events across 11,296 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
11,296
Total Companies
1,335
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visionworks | Sioux Falls | South Dakota | 8 | Apr 4, 2020 | - |
| EROS | Sioux Falls /Garretson | South Dakota | 400 | Apr 23, 2020 | - |
| Remington Outdoor Co | Sturgis | South Dakota | 5 | Oct 7, 2020 | - |
| PBM Packaging Inc | Howard | South Dakota | 56 | Mar 4, 2020 | - |
| Fleming's #5403 | Houston | Texas | 42 | Apr 27, 2020 | - |
| Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 04 | Houston | Texas | 100 | Mar 16, 2020 | - |
| Take 5 Department 187 | Converse | Texas | 4 | Mar 23, 2020 | - |
| Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 36 | Grapevine | Texas | 154 | Mar 26, 2020 | - |
| Utility Trailer | Clearfield | Utah | 492 | Apr 23, 2020 | - |
| Hilton Hotel Employer | SLC | Utah | 144 | Jul 23, 2020 | - |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
