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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville | California | 60 | Oct 28, 2020 | Jan 5, 2021 | |
| Gilroy | California | 22 | Dec 29, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| Rutherford | California | 159 | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 40 | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| Santa Clara | California | 120 | Nov 4, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| San Jose | California | 59 | Dec 23, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| Bolingbrook | Illinois | 27 | Nov 2, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| Richardson | Texas | 68 | Nov 12, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| Centralia | Washington | 64 | Oct 29, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 | |
| Paramount | California | 99 | Nov 2, 2020 | Jan 2, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
