In 2023, there were a total of 4,445 layoff events across 2,141 companies, impacting 382,945 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
4,445
Total Events
382,945
Employees Affected
2,141
Total Companies
370
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | Virginia | 74 | Mar 13, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | |
| San Diego | California | 123 | Mar 7, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | |
| Petaluma | California | 62 | Mar 6, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | |
| San Diego | California | 19 | Mar 7, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | |
| San Diego | California | 12 | Mar 7, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | |
| Grinnell | Iowa | 54 | Apr 7, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | |
| Kentucky | 450 | May 5, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | ||
| Remote Workers/National | Massachusetts | 180 | Mar 24, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | |
| Tennessee | 156 | Feb 8, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | ||
| Stockton | California | 59 | Feb 21, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
46 states reported
2023 layoffs by state