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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | California | 85 | Jul 16, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| San Jose | California | 1 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Santa Rosa | California | 17 | Jun 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Claremont | California | 29 | Jul 1, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 55 | Jul 14, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 43 | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| San Francisco | California | 2 | Sep 17, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Pacific Grove | California | 33 | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Universal City | California | 11 | Sep 3, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Lathrop | California | 52 | Jul 1, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
