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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | San Francisco | CA | 8 | Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Wells Fargo | San Francisco | CA | 45 | Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Wells Fargo | San Francisco | CA | 5 | Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Par-Pak Inc | Houston | TX | 1 | Jan 8, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Southeast Frozen Foods | Gaston | SC | 73 | Mar 24, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Southeast Frozen Foods | Sandston | VA | 68 | Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 |
| J&J Distributing 2021 | St Paul | MN | 66 | Mar 23, 2021 | |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Seattle | WA | 1,213 | Apr 6, 2021 | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Schreiber Foods Inc | Fullerton | CA | 87 | Jan 18, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Gold's Pure Foods LLC | NY | 48 | Dec 22, 2020 | Mar 22, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
