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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | Massachusetts | 1,887 | May 5, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Boston | Massachusetts | 97 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Springfield | Massachusetts | 1,916 | May 11, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Boston | Massachusetts | 111 | Aug 7, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Leominster | Massachusetts | 67 | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Acton | Massachusetts | 87 | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Waltham | Massachusetts | 189 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Wilmington | Massachusetts | 23 | Jul 3, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Worcester | Massachusetts | 56 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Junction | Maryland | 2 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
