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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeWork Companies Inc | New York | 27 | Jun 22, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 | |
| WeWork Companies Inc | New York | 51 | Jun 22, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 | |
| WeWork Companies Inc | New York | 2 | Jun 22, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 | |
| Frank Productions LLC | Madison | Wisconsin | 39 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Nellis Cab Co | Las Vegas | Nevada | 295 | Jul 17, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Co. LLC | 837 Washington Street New York | New York | 45 | Aug 21, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| P.F. Chang's China Bistro | Sunnyvale | California | 75 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Genentech, Inc. and Genentech USA Inc | South San Francisco | California | 474 | Jul 17, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Blackhawk Country Club | Danville | California | 13 | Jul 17, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Hyatt Corporation dba Grand Hyatt San Francisco | San Francisco | California | 17 | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state