In 2020, there were a total of 16,037 layoff events across 11,029 companies, impacting 2,082,776 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,037
Total Events
2,082,776
Employees Affected
11,029
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMPA | Florida | 948 | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| JACKSONVILLE | Florida | 12 | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Wheeling | Illinois | 142 | Jul 6, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Knox | Indiana | 35 | Jul 6, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Sterling | Massachusetts | 46 | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Hanover | Maryland | 5 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Frederick | Maryland | 5 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 1 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Burnie | Maryland | 1 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| 2nd Flr New York | New York | 708 | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
