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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Insurance | GAINESVILLE | Florida | 101 | Sep 18, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Arcosa Wind Towers Inc | Clinton | Illinois | 148 | Sep 22, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Performance Food Group Customized Distribution | Westampton | New Jersey | 59 | - | Nov 16, 2020 |
| HFZ Capital Group | 15th Floor New York | New York | 31 | Dec 30, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Trans Express | New York | 62 | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | |
| CenterLight Home Health Agency | New York | 108 | Nov 6, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | |
| Trans Express | New York | 151 | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | |
| PCA of America | Newberry | South Carolina | 81 | Nov 16, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| JC Penney - Plano2 | Plano | Texas | 144 | Sep 4, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Valley Popcorn Co | Neenah | Wisconsin | 18 | Nov 17, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
