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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | California | 18 | Jun 16, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| San Francisco | California | 10 | Jul 22, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 199 | Jun 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| San Francisco | California | 8 | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Livermore | California | 499 | Jun 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Newbury Park | California | 62 | May 4, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Ukiah | California | 9 | Jun 29, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Stockton | California | 32 | Sep 2, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| West Sacramento | California | 52 | Jul 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| San Francisco | California | 4 | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
