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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot | New York | 2 | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | |
| New York | 1,599 | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | ||
| Houston | Texas | 110 | Jul 7, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | |
| Ft. Worth | Texas | 5 | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | |
| Amarillo | Texas | 213 | Jul 16, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 1 | Jul 16, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | |
| Spreckels | California | 161 | Jul 16, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | |
| Thousand Oaks | California | 14 | Aug 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 66 | Jul 13, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | |
| Aurora | Illinois | 125 | Oct 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
