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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | Maryland | 60 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Jefferson | Maryland | 175 | Jun 24, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Meade | Maryland | 3 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Meade | Maryland | 2 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Meade | Maryland | 39 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Linthicum | Maryland | 4 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Laurel | Maryland | 2 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Junction | Maryland | 1 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Junction | Maryland | 1 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Meade | Maryland | 4 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
