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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victorville | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Santa Clara | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Riverside | California | 1 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| El Dorado Hills | California | 84 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| San Francisco | California | 4 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Orange | California | 1 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Manhattan Beach | California | 91 | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Manhattan Beach | California | 35 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Riverside | California | 1 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Escondido | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
