Colorado Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Colorado reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2016, displacing an estimated 523 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 10% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 105 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 200 |
| Retail | 1 | 144 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 200 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Park | 2 | 260 |
| Cheyenne | 1 | 144 |
| El Paso | 1 | 60 |
| Adams | 1 | 59 |
Park absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 2 | 260 |
| Arapahoe | 1 | 144 |
| Pikes Peak | 1 | 60 |
| Denver | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax Molybdenum | Jefferson | 200 | ||
| Sports Authority | Arapahoe | 144 | ||
| Lake Region Medical - Layoffs 8-10-16 | Jefferson | 60 | ||
| General Dynamics | Pikes Peak | 60 | ||
| Integra | Denver | 59 |
The most significant filing came from Climax Molybdenum at its Jefferson facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Sports Authority followed with 144 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Colorado, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.