Colorado Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Colorado reported 5 WARN Act notices in April 2019, displacing an estimated 434 workers — signaling a deceleration 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 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 17 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 283 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Arts & Entertainment reported 134 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 1 | 283 |
| Adams | 1 | 134 |
Cheyenne absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
The most significant filing came from Crothall Healthcare at its Arapahoe facility, reporting 283 affected workers. Pura Vida Fitness & Spa followed with 134 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.