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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | California | 7 | Dec 23, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| Palm Springs | California | 24 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| Oakland | California | 13 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| Sonoma | California | 123 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii | 55 | Oct 15, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| Revere | Massachusetts | 102 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 13, 2020 | |
| Anaheim | California | 30 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 74 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| Rancho Mirage | California | 67 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| Palm Desert | California | 169 | Jan 7, 2021 | Dec 12, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
