In 2021, there were a total of 2,039 layoff events across 1,396 companies, impacting 183,006 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
2,039
Total Events
183,006
Employees Affected
1,396
Total Companies
170
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon | California | 22 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Irvine | California | 98 | Nov 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Watsonville | California | 1 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Morgan Hill | California | 1 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Irvine | California | 333 | Nov 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Capitola | California | 30 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Rancho Cordova | California | 13 | Oct 26, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Oakland | California | 7 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Sylmar | California | 86 | Apr 12, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| California | 177 | Sep 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state