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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentzville | Missouri | 146 | Jun 3, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | |
| Forked River | New Jersey | 92 | - | Aug 1, 2021 | |
| Rolling Hills Estates | California | 5 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Long Beach | California | 6 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| South Pasadena | California | 6 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 67 | May 22, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Newark | California | 63 | Jun 25, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 27 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Santa Monica | California | 6 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Santa Barbara | California | 10 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
