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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORLANDO | Florida | 2 | Sep 8, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| TALLAHASSEE | Florida | 3 | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| MEDLEY | Florida | 143 | Jun 24, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| ORLANDO | Florida | 49 | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| ORLANDO | Florida | 29 | Sep 4, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| FORT LAUDERDALE | Florida | 37 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii | 7 | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| kapaa | Hawaii | 134 | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii | 14 | Jul 10, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| New Orleans | Louisiana | 63 | Jul 9, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
