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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | New Jersey | 8 | - | Aug 27, 2021 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 181 | Mar 23, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | |
| Kailua-Kona | Hawaii | 248 | Jun 24, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 | |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | 100 | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 | |
| Commerce | California | 148 | Jun 23, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 33 | Jun 24, 2021 | Aug 22, 2021 | |
| Brooklyn | New York | 90 | May 21, 2021 | Aug 22, 2021 | |
| Gadsden | Alabama | 58 | Jul 7, 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 | |
| Hammond | Indiana | 83 | Jun 17, 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 | |
| Laredo | Texas | 422 | Apr 28, 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
