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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Expositions LLC | ORLANDO | Florida | 102 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| SP+ Corp | FORT LAUDERDALE | Florida | 119 | Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Baggage Airline Guest Services | ORLANDO | Florida | 213 | Sep 25, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| SSP America | TAMPA | Florida | 205 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Freeman Expositions | New Orleans | Louisiana | 41 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| The Freeman Co | New Orleans | Louisiana | 4 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Freeman Audio Visual | New Orleans | Louisiana | 15 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| JCPenney-Coon Rapids 2020 | Coon Rapids | Minnesota | 101 | - | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Neiman Marcus | Paramus | New Jersey | 42 | - | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Freeman Audio Visual LLC | Las Vegas | Nevada | 34 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
