In 2021, there were a total of 1,884 layoff events across 1,346 companies, impacting 178,880 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,884
Total Events
178,880
Employees Affected
1,346
Total Companies
157
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Building Services LLC - San Diego County | San Diego | California | 16 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| CORE Community Organized Relief Effort | Los Angeles | California | 51 | May 22, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| First Student | San Francisco | California | 188 | May 5, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| First Student | San Francisco | California | 228 | May 25, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Paramount Building Services LLC - Orange County | Newport Beach | California | 10 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Paramount Building Services LLC dba Bristol #10 | West Hollywood | California | 7 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| ABM Industry Groups LLC | California | 54 | May 24, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Paramount Building Services LLC dba Bristol #19 | Palm Desert | California | 7 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Sauer Brands Inc | Elk Grove Village | Illinois | 36 | Jun 3, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| P-K Tool & Manufacturing Co | Kentucky | 54 | Jun 8, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
