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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | Indiana | 306 | Jun 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Plainfield | Indiana | 250 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Fort Wayne | Indiana | 86 | Jul 2, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| St. Martinville | Louisiana | 271 | Nov 17, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Shreveport | Louisiana | 369 | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Andover | Massachusetts | 16 | Nov 5, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 142 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 61 | Oct 30, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Heights | Maryland | 224 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Bethesda | Maryland | 20 | Nov 4, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
