In 2025, there were a total of 5,064 layoff events across 2,527 companies, impacting 406,224 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
5,064
Total Events
406,224
Employees Affected
2,527
Total Companies
422
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Inc | Oakland | California | 240 | Mar 25, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| Block Inc | Georgia | 49 | Mar 25, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | |
| Block Inc | Statewide event | Illinois | 25 | Mar 25, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| IDEA Public Schools | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 212 | Apr 7, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| IDEA Southern Louisiana | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | 212 | Apr 7, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| Block Inc | Remote/MA | Massachusetts | 5 | Mar 25, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| Block Inc | Missouri | 67 | Mar 27, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | |
| Key Energy Services LLC | Taft | California | 14 | Mar 24, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| Essendant | Georgia | 64 | Mar 20, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | |
| Michael's Cookies | Clear Lake | Iowa | 29 | Apr 22, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
47 states reported
2025 layoffs by state
