Colorado Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Colorado filed 4 WARN Act notices in February 2023, impacting roughly 267 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 568% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 151 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 49 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 151 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 4 | 267 |
Adams bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 267 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 4 | 267 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Architectural Lighting | Denver | 151 | ||
| WIX.com | Denver | 62 | ||
| Covercraft Industries | Denver | 49 | ||
| Chipper Cash | Denver | 5 |
The single largest action involved Pinnacle Architectural Lighting at its Denver facility, reporting 151 affected workers. WIX.com followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.