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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Moreno Valley | California | 4 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Manhattan Beach | California | 21 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Redding | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Huntington Park | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Ventura | California | 7 | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Huntington Beach | California | 29 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Reedley | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Huntington Beach | California | 1 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Anaheim | California | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
