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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon | California | 84 | Jul 29, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | |
| Ontario | California | 110 | Aug 16, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 | |
| Fontana | California | 21 | Jul 8, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 | |
| Arlington Heights | Illinois | 237 | Jul 22, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 | |
| Jasper | Alabama | 42 | Jul 26, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 | |
| Aurora | Illinois | 48 | Jul 16, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 | |
| Elk River | Minnesota | 1 | - | Sep 20, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 4 | Jul 19, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | |
| Gurnee | Illinois | 47 | Jul 14, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 53 | Jul 16, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
