Colorado Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Colorado submitted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2021, putting at risk an estimated 521 workers — down from June and down 89% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 174 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 434 |
| Retail | 1 | 85 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 434 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1 | 434 |
| Park | 1 | 85 |
Adams saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 434 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 1 | 434 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Denver | 434 | ||
| Walmart | Jefferson | 85 | ||
| Process Solutions of Durango | 2 |
Topping the list was United Airlines at its Denver facility, reporting 434 affected workers. Walmart followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Colorado, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.