In 2020, there were a total of 18,214 layoff events across 11,089 companies, impacting 2,080,750 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
18,214
Total Events
2,080,750
Employees Affected
11,089
Total Companies
1,518
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 17 | Oct 23, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | |
| Liberty | Texas | 150 | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | |
| League City | Texas | 15 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | |
| Galveston | Texas | 149 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | |
| Angleton | Texas | 12 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | |
| Webster | Texas | 27 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 23, 2020 | |
| Modesto | California | 5 | Sep 30, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 | |
| Palmdale | California | 5 | Oct 23, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 79 | Sep 18, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 | |
| Buchanan | Virginia | 61 | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
