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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla | California | 11 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Sacramento | California | 30 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Santa Ana | California | 59 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Central Islip | New York | 30 | Sep 12, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Dr. Poughkeepsie | New York | 12 | Sep 12, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | |
| Irvine | California | 68 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 10 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | |
| Buena Park | California | 67 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | |
| Palm Springs | California | 93 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 827 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
