In 2020, there were a total of 16,036 layoff events across 11,296 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
11,296
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 62 | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Sodexo Inc | Chicago | Illinois | 97 | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 24, 2020 |
| In Shape Health Clubs | Capitola | California | 12 | Nov 18, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Leach International Corp | Buena Park | California | 224 | Nov 6, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Quality Aluminum Forge LLC | Orange | California | 110 | Sep 1, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Walt Disney Travel Co. Inc | Anaheim | California | 132 | Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Hartwell Corp | Placentia | California | 173 | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Hartwell Corp | Rancho Cucamonga | California | 50 | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Disney Destinations LLC | Anaheim | California | 58 | Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| West Coast Tomato Growers | Oceanside | California | 70 | Nov 10, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
