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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Austin | Texas | 77 | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| La Porte | Texas | 79 | Jun 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Midland | Texas | 72 | Aug 18, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Williamsburg | Virginia | 80 | Jul 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Richmond | Virginia | 50 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
