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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | New York | 87 | Sep 4, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 72 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | |
| Knoxville | Tennessee | 136 | Jun 30, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 292 | Sep 21, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Carmel | California | 47 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Edwards | California | 6 | Jun 26, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Artesia | California | 49 | Jun 29, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Studio City | California | 12 | Jun 26, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| El Segundo | California | 3 | Jun 26, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Santa Fe Springs | California | 7 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
