Hawaii Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Hawaii submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2019, putting at risk an estimated 62 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 48 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Agriculture reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 58 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 4 |
Honolulu was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was Servco Delivery Services at its Honolulu facility, reporting 48 affected workers. Shenandoah Growers followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.