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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennilworth | New Jersey | 119 | - | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Fallon | Nevada | 150 | Jun 29, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| East Elmhurst | New York | 31 | Aug 25, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Jamaica | New York | 40 | Aug 25, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| North Charleston | South Carolina | 12 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Statewide | South Carolina | 10 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | 3 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Greer | South Carolina | 19 | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Memphish | Tennessee | 57 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Norfolk | Virginia | 61 | Aug 11, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
