Colorado Layoffs — August 2015
Employers in Colorado recorded 4 WARN Act notices in August 2015, covering approximately 581 workers — marking a decline from July. The average filing covered 145 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 224 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 206 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 151 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 224 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Mining & Energy reported 206 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 3 | 499 |
| Ouray | 1 | 82 |
Adams absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 86% of all affected workers with 499 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | 375 |
| Adams County | 1 | 124 |
| Ouray | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curian Capital | Denver | 224 | ||
| Quad/Graphics | Denver | 151 | ||
| Baker Hughes | Adams County | 124 | ||
| Ouray Silver Mines | Ouray | 82 |
Leading the list was Curian Capital at its Denver facility, reporting 224 affected workers. Quad/Graphics followed with 151 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.