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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook | Illinois | 37 | May 14, 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 | |
| Worcester | Massachusetts | 28 | Jun 21, 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 | |
| New York | New York | 54 | Mar 5, 2021 | Jun 7, 2021 | |
| San Francisco | California | 58 | Apr 6, 2021 | Jun 6, 2021 | |
| Austin | Texas | 140 | Apr 16, 2021 | Jun 6, 2021 | |
| Hayward | California | 35 | Mar 22, 2021 | Jun 5, 2021 | |
| Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 80 | Apr 6, 2021 | Jun 5, 2021 | |
| Ontario | California | 14 | Apr 21, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | |
| Fresno | California | 112 | Mar 18, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 | |
| Tracy | California | 287 | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
