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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | Massachusetts | 90 | Apr 27, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Boston | Massachusetts | 1 | Apr 20, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Chelsea | Massachusetts | 3 | Apr 20, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Wrentham | Massachusetts | 1 | Apr 21, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Westfield | Massachusetts | 3 | Apr 20, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Jamaica Plain | Massachusetts | 30 | Apr 20, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Worcester | Massachusetts | 3 | Apr 20, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Canton | Massachusetts | 3 | Apr 21, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 25 | Apr 29, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Saginaw, Michigan | Michigan | 6 | - | Jun 30, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
