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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista | California | 4 | Oct 27, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| San Jose | California | 8 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| San Ramon | California | 11 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Placentia | California | 4 | Nov 10, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Santa Clara | California | 118 | Oct 25, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Costa Mesa | California | 16 | Sep 27, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| San Ramon | California | 14 | Oct 29, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Fresno | California | 30 | Oct 27, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Irvine | California | 70 | Nov 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Fontana | California | 23 | May 6, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
