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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar US | San Benito | TX | 96 | Jan 21, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instacart | Bethesda | MD | 17 | Jan 22, 2021 | Mar 21, 2021 |
| Wells Fargo | Glen Allen | VA | 320 | Jan 21, 2021 | Mar 21, 2021 |
| Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | South El Monte | CA | 2 | Jan 29, 2021 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc | LAKE BUENA VISTA | FL | 15 | Jan 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc | KISSIMMEE | FL | 1 | Jan 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc | CELEBRATION | FL | 3 | Jan 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| The Master Lock Co | Milwaukee | WI | 61 | Jan 20, 2021 | Mar 20, 2021 |
| ThredUp Inc | Vernon Hills | IL | 243 | Jan 15, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Wabash Valley | Silver Lake | IN | 80 | Nov 11, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
