In 2020, there were a total of 18,214 layoff events across 11,089 companies, impacting 2,080,750 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
18,214
Total Events
2,080,750
Employees Affected
11,089
Total Companies
1,518
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | California | 109 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| Napa | California | 15 | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| Orland | California | 21 | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 50 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| San Jose | California | 178 | Oct 16, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| Laguna Beach | California | 50 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| Enfield | Connecticut | 82 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| Henderson | Nevada | 236 | Oct 23, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| The Woodlands | Texas | 48 | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| Cypress | Texas | 47 | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
