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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century 21 Department Stores LLC | New York | 104 | Jun 9, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 | |
| Boston Scientific Corp | Bothell, WA | Washington | 230 | Nov 6, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 |
| Universal City Studios, LLC dba Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City | California | 6 | Nov 25, 2020 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Golden Door Spa | San Marcos | California | 90 | Dec 5, 2020 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Valiant Integrated Services | Fort Irwin | California | 86 | Nov 12, 2020 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| West Coast Acquisition Co. LLC dba Billy's at the Beach | Newport Beach | California | 30 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Seattle Theater Group | Seattle | Washington | 93 | Nov 23, 2020 | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Disney Entertainment Productions | Orange | California | 1 | Sep 29, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Southwestern & Pacific Specialty Finance Inc | Modesto | California | 3 | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Hyatt Corporation-Hyatt Regency Santa Clara | Santa Clara | California | 80 | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
