In 2022, there were a total of 2,020 layoff events across 1,326 companies, impacting 166,664 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
2,020
Total Events
166,664
Employees Affected
1,326
Total Companies
168
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee | Massachusetts | 41 | Oct 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | |
| Clayton | North Carolina | 49 | Aug 2, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | |
| Hendersonville | North Carolina | 51 | Sep 9, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | |
| Smithfield | North Carolina | 105 | Aug 2, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | |
| Houston | Texas | 43 | Oct 1, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | |
| Norfolk | Virginia | 180 | Oct 4, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | |
| San Francisco | California | 49 | Sep 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | |
| Rancho Cordova | California | 44 | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | |
| Bloomfield | New Jersey | 65 | - | Nov 29, 2022 | |
| Newburgh | New York | 254 | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
42 states reported
2022 layoffs by state