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 | New York | 30 | Jun 5, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 | |
| New York | 8 | Jun 5, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 | ||
| New York | 5 | Jun 5, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 | ||
| Ashburn, Arlington, Dulles, Springfield | Virginia | 27 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 2, 2020 | |
| San Marino | California | 68 | Oct 9, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Palo Alto | California | 101 | Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Stockton | California | 67 | Sep 8, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Long Beach | California | 12 | May 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 120 | Jul 31, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Modesto | California | 82 | Sep 8, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
