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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett | Washington | 104 | Feb 22, 2021 | Apr 19, 2021 | |
| Lodi | California | 2 | Feb 26, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 | |
| Aiea | Hawaii | 83 | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 | |
| Aiea | Hawaii | 21 | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 | |
| Streator | Illinois | 54 | Feb 16, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 | |
| Lafayette | Indiana | 52 | Feb 15, 2021 | Apr 18, 2021 | |
| Long Beach | California | 62 | Jan 29, 2021 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| Long Beach | California | 94 | Jan 29, 2021 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| Long Beach | California | 156 | Jan 29, 2021 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| Colorado | 280 | Feb 17, 2021 | Apr 17, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
