Colorado Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Colorado recorded 5 WARN Act notices in April 2019, covering approximately 434 workers — marking a decline from March. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 283 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 134 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 283 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Arts & Entertainment reported 134 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 1 | 283 |
| Adams | 1 | 134 |
Cheyenne was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 283 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe | 1 | 283 |
| Denver | 1 | 134 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crothall Healthcare | Arapahoe | 283 | ||
| Pura Vida Fitness & Spa | Denver | 134 | ||
| Ssdi | 9 | |||
| Ssdi | 5 | |||
| Ssdi | 3 |
Leading the list was Crothall Healthcare at its Arapahoe facility, reporting 283 affected workers. Pura Vida Fitness & Spa followed with 134 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.