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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Bay | California | 138 | Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | |
| Hartford | Connecticut | 151 | Oct 19, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | |
| Southlake | Texas | 153 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | |
| Richmond | Virginia | 635 | Oct 15, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | |
| Bremerton | Washington | 60 | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 19, 2020 | |
| Montecito | California | 183 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Colma | California | 220 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Colma | California | 489 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| San Jose | California | 12 | Oct 19, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Rocklin | California | 42 | Oct 19, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
