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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | California | 51 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 56 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 6 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 6 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Santa Clara | California | 123 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Anaheim | California | 11 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Mountain View | California | 19 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Anaheim | California | 31 | Dec 7, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| San Diego | California | 46 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 | |
| Corte Madera | California | 347 | Dec 18, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
