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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica | California | 86 | Jun 8, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Carson | California | 14 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| San Fernando | California | 63 | May 22, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| San Diego | California | 16 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 51 | May 22, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 188 | May 5, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 228 | May 25, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Newport Beach | California | 10 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| West Hollywood | California | 7 | May 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | |
| California | 54 | May 24, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state