In 2020, there were a total of 15,880 layoff events across 11,206 companies, impacting 2,062,050 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
15,880
Total Events
2,062,050
Employees Affected
11,206
Total Companies
1,323
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havatequila Restaurant Partners, LLC d/b/a El Vez NY | New York | 44 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| Le Bernardin & Aldo Sohm Wine Bar | New York | 76 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| BD Stanhope, LLC dba TAO Downtown | New York | 53 | Aug 11, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| Buddakan NY, L.P. d/b/a Buddakan NYC | New York | 28 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| 210 The G, LLC d/b/a Electric Lemon | New York | 55 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 | |
| Universal City Studios, LLC dba Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City | California | 67 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Avalon PS HM LLC | Palm Springs | California | 34 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Renoir HM, LLC-San Francisco Proper | San Francisco | California | 68 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Hyatt Corporation dba Waterfront Hotel | Oakland | California | 7 | Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Avalon PS HM, LLC - Ingleside Inn & Melvyn's Restaurant | Palm Springs | California | 24 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2020 layoffs by state