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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | Texas | 43 | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 98 | Dec 17, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 | |
| Torrington, CT | Connecticut | 72 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 | |
| Wheaton | Illinois | 63 | Oct 26, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 | |
| St. Louis (city) | Missouri | 60 | Oct 12, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 | |
| Fair Lawn | New Jersey | 90 | - | Dec 20, 2020 | |
| Yakima | Washington | 133 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 | |
| Madison | Wisconsin | 20 | Nov 19, 2020 | Dec 20, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 36 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | |
| Laguna Beach | California | 24 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
