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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe | California | 44 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | California | 232 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| 5 Technology Dr Wallingford CT, 06492 | Connecticut | 32 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Buffalo Grove | Illinois | 28 | Oct 2, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Waltham | Massachusetts | 54 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Batesville | Mississippi | 20 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 4 | Jan 14, 2021 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 5 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 70 | Sep 15, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 24 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
