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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM Legal LLC | New York | 32 | Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 | |
| Silgan Containers | Modesto | California | 69 | Aug 24, 2020 | Nov 11, 2020 |
| J Brand Inc | Camarillo | California | 6 | Nov 11, 2020 | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Sodexo | South San Francisco | California | 200 | Sep 11, 2020 | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Laurel Manor Care Center | Colorado | 77 | Aug 27, 2020 | Nov 11, 2020 | |
| Elite Airline Linen of New York Inc | New York | 189 | Nov 11, 2020 | Nov 11, 2020 | |
| Radisson Hotel Fresno Conference Center-Evolution Hospitality | Fresno | California | 23 | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals - Downey Administration Offices | Downey | California | 1 | Nov 10, 2020 | Nov 10, 2020 |
| McDonald's Restaurants of California | San Jose | California | 63 | Sep 8, 2020 | Nov 10, 2020 |
| The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel | San Francisco | California | 228 | Sep 11, 2020 | Nov 10, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
