In 2020, there were a total of 16,038 layoff events across 11,030 companies, impacting 2,082,781 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,038
Total Events
2,082,781
Employees Affected
11,030
Total Companies
1,337
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie | Illinois | 26 | Sep 2, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Dartmouth & N. Dartmouth | Massachusetts | 171 | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Burlington, Chestnut Hill & Natick | Massachusetts | 46 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Winona | Minnesota | 81 | - | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 252 | Jul 13, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 8 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| New York | 62 | Aug 28, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | ||
| New York | 108 | Jun 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | ||
| New York | 81 | Aug 28, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | ||
| New York | 107 | Aug 28, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
