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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, Richmond, Colonial Heights, Mechanicsville, Emporia, Chester, Petersburg, Farmville | Virginia | 38 | Nov 30, 2020 | Jan 16, 2021 | |
| Torrance | California | 270 | Nov 20, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 4 | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| San Diego | California | 12 | Jan 21, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| Long Beach | California | 15 | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| ORLANDO | Florida | 1 | Nov 16, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| Kentucky | 82 | Oct 19, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | ||
| Bethesda | Maryland | 278 | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 27 | Nov 17, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | |
| Timonium | Maryland | 32 | Dec 17, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
