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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | South Carolina | 99 | Mar 18, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 | |
| New Richmond | Wisconsin | 48 | Mar 18, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 | |
| Irvine | California | 55 | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | |
| Neillsville | Wisconsin | 40 | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 | |
| Ontario | California | 54 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| Santa Ana | California | 128 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 632 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| San Jose | California | 285 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| San Diego | California | 358 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 158 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
