Colorado Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Colorado filed 3 WARN Act notices in February 2017, impacting roughly 518 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 35% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 173 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 338 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 61 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 338 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 119 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | 1 | 338 |
| Arapahoe | 1 | 119 |
| El Paso | 1 | 61 |
Pueblo bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 338 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | 1 | 338 |
| Denver | 1 | 119 |
| Pikes Peak | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Scripts | Pueblo | 338 | ||
| United Health | Denver | 119 | ||
| Viavi Solutions | Pikes Peak | 61 |
The single largest action involved Express Scripts at its Pueblo facility, reporting 338 affected workers. United Health followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.