Layoffs in Colorado
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for Colorado — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
76
WARN Notices
8,604
Employees Affected
56
Companies
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
9 new WARN notices filed affecting 2,236 employees in Colorado. 70% of all notices are plant closures.
Colorado Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
4.1%
as of 9/2025
Colorado Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
2,997 employed
Total Private
2,494 employed
Professional and Business Services
494 employed
Education and Health Services
392 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
361 employed
Financial Activities
174 employed
Manufacturing
149 employed
Information
76 employed
Largest Layoffs in Colorado
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Ritchey | 729 | Jan 6, 2026 | Closure |
| Eagle Rock Distribution | 508 | Apr 3, 2026 | Closure |
| Banner Health | 351 | Sep 4, 2025 | Closure |
| Teknowledge Ops USA | 324 | Aug 29, 2025 | Layoff |
| Comcast | 302 | Oct 15, 2025 | Closure |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in Colorado
How many layoffs have been reported in Colorado?
Colorado has had 76 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 8,604 employees across 56 companies. In the last 90 days, 9 new notices were filed affecting 2,236 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Colorado is 4.1%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in Colorado?
The largest layoffs in Colorado include Alan Ritchey (729 employees), Eagle Rock Distribution (508 employees), Banner Health (351 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Colorado labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in Colorado?
The most affected industries in Colorado are Aerospace & Defense (14 notices), Retail (14 notices), Manufacturing (9 notices).
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