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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 134 | Jan 29, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | ||
| Carrollton | Texas | 151 | Jan 14, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Norfolk | Virginia | 150 | Feb 3, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Leesburg | Virginia | 112 | Jan 27, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Portage | Wisconsin | 39 | Jan 29, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Hixton | Wisconsin | 34 | Feb 26, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 80 | Jan 21, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Palo Alto | California | 107 | Jan 26, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | |
| Dallas | Texas | 217 | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | |
| Spokane | Washington | 136 | Feb 11, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
