Colorado Layoffs — March 2017
Employers in Colorado submitted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2017, putting at risk an estimated 171 workers — down from February and down 69% versus March 2016. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 171 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 171 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1 | 72 |
| Arapahoe | 1 | 62 |
Adams absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 72 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | 134 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 109 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertsons Store #1886 | Denver | 72 | Closure | |
| Savers | Denver | 62 | ||
| Dollar Express | 37 | Closure |
Topping the list was Albertsons Store #1886 at its Denver facility, reporting 72 affected workers. Savers followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Colorado, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.