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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | New York | 113 | Oct 9, 2020 | Jan 7, 2021 | |
| Cerritos | California | 68 | Oct 28, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 3 | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 6, 2021 | |
| Colorado | 154 | Nov 6, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | ||
| Damascus | Maryland | 11 | Nov 5, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | |
| Gaithersburg | Maryland | 6 | Nov 5, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | |
| City | Maryland | 4 | Nov 5, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | |
| Leonardtown | Maryland | 7 | Nov 5, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | |
| Timonium | Maryland | 7 | Nov 5, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | |
| Hall | Maryland | 13 | Nov 5, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
