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 | 64 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 25 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 29 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 26 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 80 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Rosemont | Illinois | 66 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 38 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Rockville | Maryland | 51 | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Hill | Maryland | 518 | Jan 6, 2021 | Dec 16, 2020 | |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 96 | Oct 12, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
