In 2024, there were a total of 4,298 layoff events across 2,308 companies, impacting 348,599 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
4,298
Total Events
348,599
Employees Affected
2,308
Total Companies
358
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optum | Los Angeles | California | 1 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Irvine | California | 12 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Beaumont | California | 2 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Los Angeles | California | 25 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | El Segundo | California | 64 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Long Beach | California | 9 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Hayward | California | 3 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Montbello | California | 28 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Glendora | California | 21 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Optum | Beaumont | California | 21 | Jul 18, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2024 layoffs by state
