In 2022, there were a total of 1,850 layoff events across 1,268 companies, impacting 160,174 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,850
Total Events
160,174
Employees Affected
1,268
Total Companies
154
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | Iowa | 29 | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Wells Fargo | Des Moines | Iowa | 37 | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Wells Fargo | Ankeny | Iowa | 35 | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville | ND | 670 | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville | Ohio | 1 | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville | California | 2 | Jul 11, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| PACT Pharma | South San Francisco | California | 94 | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Silgan Containers | Riverbank | California | 80 | Jun 2, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Deli-Boy Inc | New York | 35 | Jun 1, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | |
| Heron Therapeutics Inc | San Diego | California | 77 | Jun 29, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
40 states reported
2022 layoffs by state
