In 2020, there were a total of 16,036 layoff events across 11,025 companies, impacting 2,082,717 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,036
Total Events
2,082,717
Employees Affected
11,025
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Illinois | 68 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 43 | Oct 28, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Vernon Hills | Illinois | 2 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Skokie | Illinois | 20 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Evanston | Illinois | 34 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Lake Forest IL 60045 | Illinois | 105 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Highland Park | Illinois | 16 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Skokie | Illinois | 4 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Dixmoor | Illinois | 24 | Sep 10, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Plainfield | Indiana | 250 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
