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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica | California | 97 | Jan 5, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 | |
| Santa Monica | California | 27 | Jan 12, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 276 | Jan 6, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 | |
| Heights | Maryland | 81 | Jan 6, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 4 | Jan 22, 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| Minooka | Illinois | 69 | Jan 13, 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| Memphis,Arlington | Tennessee | 489 | Nov 20, 2020 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 23 | Jan 21, 2021 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 84 | Jan 7, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 | |
| Barstow | California | 7 | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 12, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
