In 2021, there were a total of 1,921 layoff events across 1,379 companies, impacting 183,056 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,921
Total Events
183,056
Employees Affected
1,379
Total Companies
160
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC) (owned by Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2, LLC & Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3, LLC) Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.; Entergy Services LLC | New York | 308 | Feb 12, 2021 | May 20, 2021 | |
| PIH Health Downey Hospital | Downey | California | 25 | May 11, 2021 | May 19, 2021 |
| Phelps Dodge Industries Inc | Norwich | Connecticut | 1 | Jan 29, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
| Independent Management Business Center LLC | TAMPA | Florida | 94 | Mar 22, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
| Eclipse Advantage LLC | Stoughton | Massachusetts | 264 | Mar 22, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
| GEODIS | Monroe Township | New Jersey | 363 | - | May 18, 2021 |
| XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc | Des Moines | Iowa | 58 | Mar 16, 2021 | May 17, 2021 |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Mississippi | 114 | Mar 11, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | |
| Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) West Coast Distribution Center | Patterson | California | 39 | Mar 16, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
| Elk Grove Restoration LLC-Chick-fil-A Elk Grove Marketplace | Elk Grove | California | 138 | Apr 15, 2021 | May 15, 2021 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2021 layoffs by state