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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | Maryland | 37 | Dec 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| Bay City, Michigan; Belleville, Michigan; Brownstown, Michigan; Burton, Michigan; Detroit, Michigan; Flint, Michigan; Grand Blanc, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Lake Orion, Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Milford, Michigan; Pontiac, Michigan; Romulus, Michigan; Saginaw, Michigan; Swartz Creek, Michigan; Warren, Michigan; Waterford, Michigan; and Ypsilanti, Michigan | Michigan | 664 | - | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| Montana | 59 | Dec 9, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | ||
| Hoboken | New Jersey | 14 | - | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| North Bergen | New Jersey | 14 | - | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| New York/King/Queens | New York | 66 | Oct 30, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| New York | New York | 5 | Jan 29, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| Buffalo | New York | 28 | Dec 8, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| Houston | Texas | 0 | Nov 30, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | |
| Houston | Texas | 0 | Nov 30, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
