In 2023, there were a total of 4,229 layoff events across 2,115 companies, impacting 384,874 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
4,229
Total Events
384,874
Employees Affected
2,115
Total Companies
352
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Corp | Mason City | Iowa | 4 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Cedar Rapids | Iowa | 1 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Peosta | Iowa | 1 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | West Des Moines | Iowa | 92 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Sioux City | Iowa | 7 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Des Moines | Iowa | 49 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Council Bluffs | Iowa | 30 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corporations | Overland Park | Idaho | 22,000 | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Pitney Bowes Inc | Elk Grove Village | Illinois | 73 | May 18, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corporation dba YRC Freight | Statewide | Indiana | 0 | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
46 states reported
2023 layoffs by state
