In 2021, there were a total of 1,884 layoff events across 1,346 companies, impacting 178,880 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,884
Total Events
178,880
Employees Affected
1,346
Total Companies
157
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Polymer Additives LLC | Henry | Illinois | 52 | Feb 5, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 |
| RR Donnelley | New York | 73 | Jan 6, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 | |
| Macy's Inc | New York | 100 | Jan 5, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 | |
| Macy's Inc | New York | 137 | Jan 5, 2021 | Apr 6, 2021 | |
| Panasonic Avionics | Lake Forest | California | 425 | Feb 4, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Hialeah Hospital | HIALEAH | Florida | 62 | Jan 19, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Panasonic Avionics | Bothell | Washington | 135 | Feb 4, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Parsec Inc | MIAMI | Florida | 59 | Feb 4, 2021 | Apr 4, 2021 |
| Bluegrass Supply Chain and Services | Kentucky | 155 | Feb 2, 2021 | Apr 3, 2021 | |
| West Texas Medical Associates | San Angelo | Texas | 114 | Feb 25, 2021 | Apr 3, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
