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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lam and the Goat LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 55 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Boka Management Green Street LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 85 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Fez Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 25 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| GT Prime LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 25 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Boka GA LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 25 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Compass Group USA Inc | Evanston | Illinois | 249 | Jul 21, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Fulton Steak LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 51 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Chinese Goat LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 42 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Compass Group USA Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 79 | Jul 28, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Boka Japan LLC | Chicago | Illinois | 33 | Jul 24, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state