Colorado Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Colorado recorded 2 WARN Act notices in February 2015, covering approximately 92 workers — marking a decline from January. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 59 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 33 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 59 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 2 | 92 |
Adams bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 59 |
The high proportion of closures (64% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Colorado's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | Denver | 59 | Closure | |
| Trulia | Denver | 33 |
Leading the list was Staples at its Denver facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Trulia followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Colorado. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Colorado WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.