Colorado Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Colorado recorded 13 WARN Act notices in August 2020, covering approximately 790 workers — marking a decline from July and up 160% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 502 |
| Transportation | 4 | 111 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 87 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 77 |
| Retail | 1 | 13 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 502 workers across 6 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 111 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 12 | 732 |
| Park | 1 | 58 |
Adams bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 732 workers across 12 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 11 | 645 |
| Adams | 1 | 87 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 77 |
Closures accounted for 10% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Hilton Garden Denver Inverness - Update at its Denver facility, reporting 187 affected workers. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema followed with 87 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.