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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 80 | May 27, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | ||
| New York | 107 | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | ||
| Nashville,Alcoa,Chattanooga,Memphis | Tennessee | 24 | Sep 8, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| San Antonio | Texas | 242 | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Houston | Texas | 90 | Jul 3, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Virginia Beach, Newport News, Norfolk | Virginia | 86 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Richmond | Virginia | 4 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| St. Francis | Wisconsin | 78 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Concord | California | 41 | Jul 2, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 | |
| ORLANDO | Florida | 60 | Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
