In 2021, there were a total of 1,903 layoff events across 1,363 companies, impacting 181,463 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,903
Total Events
181,463
Employees Affected
1,363
Total Companies
159
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetroStar Express LLC | Fremont | California | 73 | May 4, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Toms Sierra Company Inc | Westwood | California | 7 | Mar 4, 2021 | May 5, 2021 |
| Toms Sierra Energy Company Inc | Angels Camp | California | 14 | Mar 4, 2021 | May 5, 2021 |
| Mercy Hospital and Medical Center | Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago, IL 60616 Chicago | Illinois | 1,264 | Mar 4, 2021 | May 5, 2021 |
| Knotel Inc | New York | 106 | Jan 31, 2021 | May 5, 2021 | |
| WeWork Companies Inc | New York | 18 | Feb 4, 2021 | May 5, 2021 | |
| Five Star Living Inc. dba The Remington Club | San Diego | California | 55 | Apr 20, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| Johnson & Wales University | Colorado | 107 | Feb 18, 2021 | May 4, 2021 | |
| Johnson & Wales University | NORTH MIAMI | Florida | 182 | Feb 18, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| Arcosa Marine Products | Madisonville | Louisiana | 100 | Mar 4, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
