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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITS Technologies & Logistics | Harvey | Illinois | 182 | Mar 8, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| Five Star Senior Living Inc. Meadwood | Indianapolis | Indiana | 96 | Apr 20, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| The Forum At Brookside | Kentucky | 67 | Apr 22, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
| ABM Industries | Baltimore | Maryland | 9 | May 26, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| ABM Industries | Marlboro | Maryland | 9 | May 26, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| ABM Industries | Kensington | Maryland | 9 | May 26, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| ABM Industries | Gaithersburg | Maryland | 9 | May 26, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| First Transit 2021 | Burnsville | Minnesota | 5 | Apr 13, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| Great Circle | Webster Groves | Missouri | 117 | Feb 23, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| Kobelco Construction Machinery | Moore | South Carolina | 102 | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
