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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon | New York | 45 | Feb 12, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | |
| Oxnard | California | 1 | May 12, 2021 | May 12, 2021 | |
| New York | New York | 59 | Feb 11, 2021 | May 12, 2021 | |
| Palo Alto | California | 1 | Mar 11, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | |
| Lompoc | California | 118 | Mar 10, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | |
| NY New York | New York | 108 | Feb 8, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | |
| Bothell | Washington | 42 | Mar 1, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 83 | Mar 10, 2021 | May 8, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 4 | May 10, 2021 | May 7, 2021 | |
| Anaheim | California | 90 | Mar 3, 2021 | May 7, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
