Colorado Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Colorado filed 13 WARN Act notices in August 2020, impacting roughly 790 workers — representing a pullback 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 502 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 111 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 12 | 732 |
| Park | 1 | 58 |
Adams absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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
The single largest action involved Hilton Garden Denver Inverness - Update at its Denver facility, reporting 187 affected workers. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema followed with 87 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.