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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Associates | New York | 39 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | |
| J.C. Penney Corporation Inc | New York | 109 | Jun 25, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 | |
| Hector Garza Center | San Antonio | Texas | 140 | Jul 23, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Hyatt Corporation Motif Seattle | Seattle | Washington | 60 | Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Guest Services | Mt. Rainier | Washington | 5 | Jul 27, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Advanced Pain Management | Greenfield | Wisconsin | 59 | Jul 28, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Briggs & Stratton | Wauwatosa | Wisconsin | 204 | Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Fairmont San Francisco | San Francisco | California | 511 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Crescent Resorts & Hotels, LLC dba Four Points by Sheraton LAX | Los Angeles | California | 28 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| American Queen Steamboat Co | Chicago | Illinois | 250 | Jul 27, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state