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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | California | 73 | Dec 12, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| San Jose | California | 134 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| Dana Point | California | 97 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| MIAMI | Florida | 1 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| River | Maryland | 296 | Oct 16, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| Round Rock | Texas | 170 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 | |
| Redwood City | California | 60 | Sep 15, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 4 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Northridge | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Riverside | California | 1 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
