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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 67 | Aug 28, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | ||
| Nanuet Yonkers | New York | 46 | Jul 6, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| New York | 107 | Aug 28, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | ||
| Providence | Rhode Island | 73 | Jul 30, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Houston | Texas | 10 | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Alexandria | Virginia | 29 | Nov 17, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Richmond | Virginia | 29 | Nov 17, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Seattle | Washington | 217 | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 | |
| Menlo Park | California | 33 | Jun 29, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Riverside | California | 73 | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
