In 2021, there were a total of 1,903 layoff events across 1,363 companies, impacting 181,463 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,903
Total Events
181,463
Employees Affected
1,363
Total Companies
159
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | ORLANDO | Florida | 376 | Dec 4, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Hotelbeds | ORLANDO | Florida | 3 | Jan 20, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Southwest Airlines | FORT LAUDERDALE | Florida | 271 | Dec 4, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Southwest Airlines | Honolulu | Hawaii | 1 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Southwest Airlines | Boston | Massachusetts | 30 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Southwest Airlines | Boston | Massachusetts | 30 | Jan 12, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Sunfood Corp | Hagerstown | Maryland | 3 | Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Southwest Airlines - WARN Rescinded 1/8/21 | Las Vegas | Nevada | 0 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Southwest Airlines | Nashville | Tennessee | 11 | Dec 18, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Southwest-ABA | Austin | Texas | 77 | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
