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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | Maryland | 9 | May 26, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
| Gaithersburg | Maryland | 9 | May 26, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
| Burnsville | Minnesota | 5 | Apr 13, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
| Webster Groves | Missouri | 117 | Feb 23, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
| Moore | South Carolina | 102 | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
| Nederland | Texas | 99 | Jan 25, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 21 | Mar 3, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Newark | California | 4 | Jul 14, 2020 | Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Universal City | California | 76 | Mar 4, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 2 | Feb 25, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
