Colorado Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Colorado reported 5 WARN Act notices in February 2018, displacing an estimated 674 workers — signaling a deceleration 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 topped the list of affected industries with 370 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1 | 370 |
| Cheyenne | 2 | 198 |
| Broomfield | 1 | 65 |
| Park | 1 | 41 |
Adams was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
The most significant filing came from Jackson National Life Insurance at its Denver facility, reporting 370 affected workers. Schneider National Carriers followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.