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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | May 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
| New York | 3 | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
| New York | 71 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
| Suite 1513 New York | New York | 43 | May 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| New York | 38 | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
| West Columbia | South Carolina | 188 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Camden | South Carolina | 50 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 5 | Sep 2, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Murfreesboro | Tennessee | 175 | Jul 23, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Houston | Texas | 85 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
