Colorado Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Colorado reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2015, displacing an estimated 92 workers — signaling a deceleration 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 topped the list of affected industries with 59 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 2 | 92 |
Adams saw the most concentrated activity, 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 |
The most significant filing came from Staples at its Denver facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Trulia followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.