Colorado Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Colorado filed 4 WARN Act notices in January 2021, impacting roughly 1,186 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 7% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 296 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 1,003 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 107 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 76 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,003 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 4 | 1,186 |
Adams absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 1,186 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 4 | 1,186 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 183 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Denver | 993 | ||
| Concentrix | Denver | 107 | Closure | |
| Strive Communities Management | Denver | 76 | Closure | |
| United Airlines | Denver | 10 |
The single largest action involved United Airlines at its Denver facility, reporting 993 affected workers. Concentrix followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.