In 2020, there were a total of 18,187 layoff events across 11,081 companies, impacting 2,070,524 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
18,187
Total Events
2,070,524
Employees Affected
11,081
Total Companies
1,516
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 14 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Madison | Wisconsin | 60 | Aug 17, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 217 | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 25 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 128 | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Madison | Wisconsin | 71 | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Lake Geneva | Wisconsin | 60 | Aug 5, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 111 | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | |
| 08/17/2020 | Connecticut | Jun 22, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 | ||
| MIAMI BEACH | Florida | 163 | Jul 7, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
