Colorado Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Colorado reported 5 WARN Act notices in August 2019, displacing an estimated 304 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 68% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 210 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 210 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 94 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 2 | 150 |
| Cheyenne | 1 | 80 |
| Broomfield | 2 | 74 |
Adams absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | 150 |
| Arapahoe | 1 | 80 |
| Broomfield | 2 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 37 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG Sky Chefs | Denver | 94 | ||
| Transform SR LLC (060401 & 01141 Units) | Arapahoe | 80 | ||
| Nestle | Denver | 56 | ||
| Sandoz-Novartis | Broomfield | 37 | Closure | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | Broomfield | 37 |
The most significant filing came from LSG Sky Chefs at its Denver facility, reporting 94 affected workers. Transform SR LLC (060401 & 01141 Units) followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Colorado, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.