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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | California | 56 | Nov 25, 2020 | Jan 30, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 5 | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 30, 2021 | |
| Mountain View | California | 75 | Dec 1, 2020 | Jan 30, 2021 | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii | 64 | Dec 1, 2020 | Jan 30, 2021 | |
| Clarkston, Michigan | Michigan | 263 | - | Jan 30, 2021 | |
| West Hollywood | California | 15 | Nov 20, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 | |
| Carlsbad | California | 7 | Feb 2, 2021 | Jan 29, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 63 | Nov 11, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 | |
| Campbell | California | 178 | Nov 30, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 | |
| Malibu | California | 1 | Nov 18, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state