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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland | New York | 29 | Sep 14, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 57 | Sep 17, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Carrollton | Texas | 216 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Palo Alto | California | 14 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| Anaheim | California | 2 | Dec 28, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| Anaheim | California | 29 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| El Segundo | California | 50 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| Coronado | California | 150 | Dec 12, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| KISSIMMEE | Florida | 52 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 55 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state