In 2022, there were a total of 2,019 layoff events across 1,326 companies, impacting 165,973 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
2,019
Total Events
165,973
Employees Affected
1,326
Total Companies
168
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | California | 139 | Mar 14, 2022 | May 14, 2022 | |
| Burlington | Iowa | 57 | May 2, 2022 | May 14, 2022 | |
| Beltsville | Maryland | 34 | Mar 15, 2022 | May 14, 2022 | |
| Des Moines, Auburn, Puyallup | Washington | 119 | Mar 11, 2022 | May 14, 2022 | |
| San Francisco | California | 82 | Mar 11, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | |
| Antioch | California | 8 | Mar 11, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | |
| Anaheim | California | 101 | May 13, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | |
| Boone | Iowa | 16 | May 27, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | |
| Palo | Iowa | 61 | Mar 7, 2022 | May 13, 2022 | |
| Lincoln | Illinois | 259 | Apr 12, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2022 layoffs by state
