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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | California | 148 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Oceanside | California | 360 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Palm Springs | California | 106 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 9 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Solvang | California | 252 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Pasadena | California | 20 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 139 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Costa Mesa | California | 23 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Irvine | California | 61 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| San Luis Obispo | California | 79 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
