In 2020, there were a total of 18,214 layoff events across 11,089 companies, impacting 2,080,750 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
18,214
Total Events
2,080,750
Employees Affected
11,089
Total Companies
1,518
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | Texas | 52 | Oct 28, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | |
| Houston | Texas | 122 | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | |
| Ventura | California | 41 | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | |
| Westlake Village | California | 27 | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | |
| Universal City | California | 17 | Feb 10, 2021 | Dec 29, 2020 | |
| La Mirada | California | 79 | Oct 26, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | |
| Palm Desert | California | 67 | Dec 17, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | |
| San Jose | California | 21 | Dec 30, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | |
| Palm Springs | California | 23 | Dec 17, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | |
| Carmel | California | 151 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
