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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | South Carolina | 176 | Aug 8, 2021 | Aug 8, 2021 | |
| Decatur | Alabama | 62 | Jun 30, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 | |
| PANAMA CITY | Florida | 152 | Jun 9, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 3 | Jun 4, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Shirley | New York | 43 | May 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Irving | Texas | 5 | Jun 1, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Irving | Texas | 51 | Jun 4, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Irving | Texas | 9 | Jun 1, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Irving | Texas | 7 | Jun 1, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Smithfield | Virginia | 59 | Jun 7, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state