In 2020, there were a total of 16,036 layoff events across 11,028 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
11,028
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Illinois | 72 | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | |
| Kentucky | 28 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 | ||
| Montclair | New Jersey | 64 | - | Sep 14, 2020 | |
| Woodcliff Lake | New Jersey | 95 | - | Sep 14, 2020 | |
| Redwood City | California | 42 | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 | |
| Santa Fe Springs | California | 76 | Jul 15, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 | |
| San Jose | California | 113 | Jul 31, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 | |
| Universal City | California | 2 | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 | |
| Chicago II 60611 | Illinois | 0 | Jul 29, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 | |
| Plano | Texas | 717 | Jul 16, 2020 | Sep 13, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
