Colorado Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Colorado reported 5 WARN Act notices in February 2021, displacing an estimated 583 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 137% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 280 |
| Education | 1 | 107 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 93 |
| Transportation | 1 | 59 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 44 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 280 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Education reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 5 | 583 |
Adams saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 583 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 4 | 303 |
| Brighton | 1 | 280 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 107 |
Closures accounted for 18% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestas Blades America | Brighton | 280 | ||
| Johnson & Wales University | Denver | 107 | Closure | |
| Crestview Management LLC/Columbia Sussex Management | Denver | 93 | ||
| Orion Logistics LLC - Amazon Delivery Service Partner | Denver | 59 | ||
| PomeroyTechnologies | Denver | 44 |
The most significant filing came from Vestas Blades America at its Brighton facility, reporting 280 affected workers. Johnson & Wales University followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.