In 2020, there were a total of 16,036 layoff events across 11,025 companies, impacting 2,082,717 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,036
Total Events
2,082,717
Employees Affected
11,025
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley | California | 20 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Reseda | California | 8 | Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Union City | California | 78 | Jul 22, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Sacramento | California | 101 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Long Beach | California | 608 | Oct 27, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Newport Beach | California | 87 | Oct 23, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| San Francisco | California | 67 | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Pleasant Hill | California | 222 | Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Lake Forest | California | 63 | Mar 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| San Francisco | California | 106 | Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
