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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 155 | Feb 2, 2021 | Apr 3, 2021 | ||
| San Angelo | Texas | 114 | Feb 25, 2021 | Apr 3, 2021 | |
| Newbury Park | California | 531 | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Mather | California | 277 | Jan 26, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Fairfield | California | 16 | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Thousand Oaks | California | 531 | Jan 28, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Palm Desert | California | 11 | Jan 29, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Palm Desert | California | 76 | Jan 29, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Vista | California | 20 | Feb 1, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 9 | Jan 29, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
