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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | California | 78 | Jan 27, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 69 | Feb 1, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| San Diego | California | 7 | Mar 10, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 20 | Jan 29, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| San Diego | California | 8 | Mar 13, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Riverside | California | 314 | Jan 27, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Canton | Mississippi | 235 | Jan 8, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| New York | New York | 88 | Jul 8, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| St. Brooklyn | New York | 22 | Mar 29, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 | |
| Rockwall | Texas | 59 | Feb 1, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state