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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDI Security Inc. at T.K. Lawless Gardens | Chicago, IL 60653 Chicago | IL | 39 | Mar 4, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Columbia Sussex Mgmt. @ Boston Quincy Marriott | Quincy | MA | 148 | Feb 19, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| American Airlines | St. Louis (city) | MO | 1,173 | Feb 8, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| United Airlines Inc | Newark | NJ | 3,899 | Apr 1, 2021 | |
| Sykes Corp | Las Vegas | NV | 242 | Jan 26, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| American Airlines-Flight Training | Ft. Worth | TX | 103 | Feb 5, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| ADS Alliance Data Systems | San Antonio | TX | 50 | Jan 13, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Alliance Data Card Services | San Antonio | TX | 50 | Jan 14, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| American Airlines-DFW Hangar | DFW Airport | TX | 50 | Feb 5, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| American Airlines-HDQ2 | Ft. Worth | TX | 41 | Feb 5, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
