Colorado Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in Colorado reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2018, displacing an estimated 51 workers and down 78% versus December 2017. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 51 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 51 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 1 | 51 |
Mesa bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 51 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa County | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Care Center Nursing Home/Family Health West | Mesa County | 51 |
The most significant filing came from Courtyard Care Center Nursing Home/Family Health West at its Mesa County facility, reporting 51 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.