In 2023, there were a total of 4,444 layoff events across 2,141 companies, impacting 382,884 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
4,444
Total Events
382,884
Employees Affected
2,141
Total Companies
370
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Illinois | 951 | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Chicago | Illinois | 192 | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Michigan City, Dyer, Crown Point, Munster, Lafayette, Beech Grove, Indianapolis | Indiana | 61 | Jul 10, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Kentucky | 235 | May 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Kentucky | 284 | Aug 1, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | ||
| Aberdeen | Maryland | 176 | Aug 17, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Woodstock | Maryland | 174 | Sep 11, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Raleigh | North Carolina | 246 | Jul 21, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Jacksonville | North Carolina | 57 | May 24, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Neptune | New Jersey | 50 | - | Sep 30, 2023 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
46 states reported
2023 layoffs by state