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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | California | 119 | Jul 31, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Carlsbad | California | 189 | Dec 15, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Stanford | California | 230 | Aug 28, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| San Jose | California | 18 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 125 | Jul 31, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Felton | California | 265 | Jul 31, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| La Mirada | California | 55 | Oct 9, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Healdsburg | California | 95 | Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Stanford | California | 34 | Aug 28, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Thousand Oaks | California | 1 | Aug 17, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
