Hawaii Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Hawaii reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2019, displacing an estimated 62 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 21 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 48 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 10 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 4 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 48 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Agriculture reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 58 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 4 |
Honolulu bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 94% of all affected workers with 58 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 58 |
| Hilo | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 48 |
| Layoff | 1 | 4 |
The high proportion of closures (77% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Hawaii's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servco Delivery Services | Honolulu | 48 | Closure | |
| Shenandoah Growers | Honolulu | 10 | ||
| Homestreet Bank | Hilo | 4 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Servco Delivery Services at its Honolulu facility, reporting 48 affected workers. Shenandoah Growers followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Hawaii'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 Hawaii. 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 Hawaii WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.