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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST PALM BEACH | Florida | 18 | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| BONITA SPRINGS | Florida | 92 | Aug 27, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| MIAMI | Florida | 23 | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii | 212 | Jun 30, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Big Island | Hawaii | 45 | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii | 386 | Jul 8, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii | 1 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Decatur | Illinois | 45 | Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Richmond | Illinois | 192 | Jun 19, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Northbrook | Illinois | 26 | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
