Colorado Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Colorado submitted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 921 workers. The average filing covered 230 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
921
Workers Affected
230
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Colorado (DOL/BLS)
3.9%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
3,175
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
1.21%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 729 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 91 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 729 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 101 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Ritchey | Denver | 729 | ||
| Tiaa | 101 | |||
| Tessera Therapeutics | Denver | 90 | ||
| Tessera Therapeutics | Denver | 1 |
Topping the list was Alan Ritchey at its Denver facility, reporting 729 affected workers. Tiaa followed with 101 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Colorado for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Colorado.