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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Central School Bus | Peru | Illinois | 51 | Feb 24, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep | New Orleans | Louisiana | 65 | Mar 9, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Roche Brothers | Waltham | Massachusetts | 0 | Mar 29, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Eclipse Advantage 2021 | Maple Grove | Minnesota | 208 | Apr 6, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Nordstrom Rack | New York | 35 | Mar 12, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | |
| General Dynamics Information Technology | Arlington | Virginia | 180 | Mar 30, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| Lumentum Operations LLC | San Jose | California | 165 | Mar 24, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
| Transform SR LLC | Rancho Cucamonga | California | 37 | Mar 25, 2021 | May 24, 2021 |
| Liquid Controls LLC | Lake Bluff | Illinois | 87 | Mar 26, 2021 | May 24, 2021 |
| WeWork Companies Inc | New York | 1 | Feb 23, 2021 | May 24, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2021 layoffs by state
