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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YRC Freight - Yellow Corp | Kentucky | 0 | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | |
| YRC, Inc. d/b/a YRC Freight | Hagerstown | Maryland | 98 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| YRC, Inc. d/b/a New Penn Motor Express LLC | Elkridge | Maryland | 42 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| YRC, Inc. d/b/a YRC Freight | Baltimore | Maryland | 64 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| YRC, Inc. d/b/a YRC Freight | Landover | Maryland | 27 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp 2023 | Burnsville | Minnesota | 330 | Aug 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Kernersville | North Carolina | 145 | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Wilmington | North Carolina | 3 | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Durham | North Carolina | 24 | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Yellow Corp | Fayetteville | North Carolina | 6 | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
46 states reported
2023 layoffs by state
