Colorado Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Colorado recorded 4 WARN Act notices in April 2021, covering approximately 273 workers — marking a decline from March and down 94% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 252 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 16 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 252 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 16 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1 | 252 |
| Adams | 2 | 16 |
El Paso absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 252 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 1 | 252 |
| Denver | 2 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 252 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Colorado's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTECH Services | Colorado Springs | 252 | Closure | |
| Blue sushi shake grill | Denver | 15 | ||
| Art Asset | 5 | |||
| Blue sushi shake grill | Denver | 1 |
Leading the list was TTECH Services at its Colorado Springs facility, reporting 252 affected workers. Blue sushi shake grill followed with 15 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Colorado, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.