Colorado Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Colorado reported 2 WARN Act notices in April 2023, displacing an estimated 336 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 168 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 198 |
| Retail | 1 | 138 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 198 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 138 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1 | 198 |
| Denver | 1 | 138 |
Adams was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 198 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | 336 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Transportation | Denver | 198 | ||
| David's Bridal | Denver | 138 |
The most significant filing came from MV Transportation at its Denver facility, reporting 198 affected workers. David's Bridal followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.