In 2021, there were a total of 1,903 layoff events across 1,363 companies, impacting 181,463 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,903
Total Events
181,463
Employees Affected
1,363
Total Companies
159
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson Services Inc | South San Francisco | California | 3 | Mar 18, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies dba Janssen Global Services Inc | South San Francisco | California | 2 | Mar 18, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc | South San Francisco | California | 5 | Mar 18, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| California Community News LLC | Irwindale | California | 91 | Mar 26, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies dba Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc | South San Francisco | California | 35 | Mar 24, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Johnson & Johnson | South San Francisco | California | 2 | Mar 18, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Berber Food Manufacturing Inc. dba Mi Rancho | San Leandro | California | 51 | Apr 8, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies dba Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC | South San Francisco | California | 11 | Mar 18, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Illinois Central School Bus | Warren | Illinois | 9 | Feb 24, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Illinois Central School Bus | Streator | Illinois | 83 | Jan 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
