In 2020, there were a total of 15,880 layoff events across 11,206 companies, impacting 2,062,050 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
15,880
Total Events
2,062,050
Employees Affected
11,206
Total Companies
1,323
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briad Lodging Group Poughkeepsie LLC | New York | 12 | Sep 12, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Irvine Baekjeong LLC | Irvine | California | 68 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Beauty & Essex LA | Los Angeles | California | 10 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Fullerton Baekjeong LLC | Buena Park | California | 67 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Ace Hotel Palm Springs LLC | Palm Springs | California | 93 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| SeaWorld | San Diego | California | 827 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Stones South Bay Corp. dba Seven Mile Casino | Chula Vista | California | 250 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Claremont McKenna College | Claremont | California | 129 | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| California Grand Casino | Pacheco | California | 181 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Quickway Transportation Inc | Kentucky | 69 | Feb 24, 2021 | Dec 9, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2020 layoffs by state