Colorado Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Colorado posted 6 WARN Act notices in October 2020, affecting an estimated 1,054 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and down 17% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 176 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 1,053 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,053 workers across 5 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 5 | 1,053 |
Adams bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 1,053 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 5 | 1,053 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark | Denver | 904 | ||
| Aramark | Denver | 71 | ||
| Doubletree Denver Tech Center | Denver | 27 | ||
| DoubleTree by Hilton | Denver | 27 | ||
| Hilton Denver City Center - Updated | Denver | 24 | ||
| Haley A Jackson | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by Aramark at its Denver facility, reporting 904 affected workers. Aramark followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Colorado, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.