Colorado Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Colorado reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2018, displacing an estimated 339 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 98% versus March 2017. The average filing covered 170 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 339 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 339 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | 1 | 272 |
| Adams | 1 | 67 |
Pueblo absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 272 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo | 1 | 272 |
| Adams | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Colorado this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Corwin Medical Center | Pueblo | 272 | ||
| Covenant Care at Home | Adams | 67 |
The most significant filing came from St. Mary Corwin Medical Center at its Pueblo facility, reporting 272 affected workers. Covenant Care at Home followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Colorado's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.