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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | Maryland | 76 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 26 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 50 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Willmar | Minnesota | 40 | - | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 58 | Sep 2, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 43 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| New York | New York | 1 | Sep 2, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Paris | Texas | 190 | Oct 13, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | |
| Palm Springs | California | 82 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 103 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
