In 2020, there were a total of 16,023 layoff events across 11,318 companies, impacting 2,081,617 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,023
Total Events
2,081,617
Employees Affected
11,318
Total Companies
1,335
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stallion Energy LLC | Evansville and Illinois | Indiana | 338 | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Decker Coal | Montana | 76 | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 | |
| Compass Group USA, Inc. DBA Chartwells at San Jose State University | San Jose | California | 28 | Oct 2, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Juul Labs | Mountain View | California | 40 | Oct 9, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Ace Beverage LLC | Los Angeles | California | 200 | Oct 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| True Leaf Farms | Gonzales | California | 202 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Princess Cruise lines Ltd | Santa Clarita | California | 114 | Nov 12, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Robert Half International Inc | San Ramon | California | 106 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Red Bull North America, Inc. and Red Bull Media House North America Inc | Santa Monica | California | 89 | Oct 15, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| LE TOTE Inc | Trumbull | Connecticut | 40 | Oct 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state