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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Illinois | 69 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Schaumburg | Illinois | 44 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Wheeling | Illinois | 31 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 29 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 34 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Lincolnwood | Illinois | 37 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 31 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Schaumburg | Illinois | 44 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 36 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Oak Brook | Illinois | 35 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
