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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polynesian cultural center | Laie | Hawaii | 65 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 26, 2020 |
| BW Gas & Convenience Holdings LLC | Clovis | New Mexico | 19 | Jul 28, 2020 | Sep 26, 2020 |
| Wild Dunes | Isle of Palms | South Carolina | 24 | Sep 26, 2020 | Sep 26, 2020 |
| ConXtech Inc | Hayward | California | 61 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| San Diego Convention Center Corp | San Diego | California | 26 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Hyatt Corporation dba Hyatt Regency Santa Clara | Santa Clara | California | 13 | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Centric Brands | Los Angeles | California | 5 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Portola/Alexion | South San Francisco | California | 150 | Aug 17, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Triangle Distributing Co | Santa Fe Springs | California | 133 | Jul 17, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Hyatt Corp | Santa Clara | California | 1 | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
