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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | Virginia | 31 | Aug 11, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Puget Sound Area | Washington | 668 | Jun 29, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Whidbey Island | Washington | 13 | Jun 30, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Wauwatosa | Wisconsin | 228 | Jun 26, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Wauwatosa | Wisconsin | 120 | Jun 29, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Osseo | Wisconsin | 61 | Aug 12, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 | |
| Redwood City | California | 105 | Sep 4, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 | |
| Burlingame | California | 17 | Aug 25, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 | |
| JACKSONVILLE | Florida | 24 | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 | |
| Lenox | Massachusetts | 228 | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
