Colorado Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Colorado recorded 5 WARN Act notices in February 2018, covering approximately 674 workers — marking a decline from January and up 30% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 135 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 370 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 144 |
| Transportation | 1 | 119 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 41 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 370 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1 | 370 |
| Cheyenne | 2 | 198 |
| Broomfield | 1 | 65 |
| Park | 1 | 41 |
Adams bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 370 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 1 | 370 |
| Arapahoe | 2 | 198 |
| Broomfield | 1 | 65 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson National Life Insurance | Denver | 370 | ||
| Schneider National Carriers | Arapahoe | 119 | ||
| CPI Card Group | Arapahoe | 79 | ||
| Sandoz | Broomfield | 65 | ||
| DaVita | Jefferson | 41 |
Leading the list was Jackson National Life Insurance at its Denver facility, reporting 370 affected workers. Schneider National Carriers followed with 119 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.