Colorado Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Colorado posted 7 WARN Act notices in July 2023, affecting an estimated 535 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 68% versus July 2022. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 330 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 64 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 43 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 27 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 15 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 330 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 4 | 429 |
| El Paso | 2 | 79 |
| Pueblo | 1 | 27 |
Adams bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 429 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 3 | 373 |
| Pikes Peak | 2 | 79 |
| Adams | 1 | 56 |
| Pueblo | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 330 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Colorado's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Yellow Corporation and Affiliates: YRC Inc DBA YRC Freight, USF Holland, New Penn Motor Express LLC, USF Reddaway, Inc at its Denver facility, reporting 330 affected workers. Namasté Alzheimer Center followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.