Hawaii Layoffs — July 2020
Employers in Hawaii logged 19 WARN Act notices in July 2020, involving roughly 4,102 workers — falling below June and up 102450% versus July 2019. The average filing covered 216 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 10 | 3,139 |
| Transportation | 1 | 386 |
| Retail | 1 | 212 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 111 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 93 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 26 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 3,139 workers across 10 notices. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 386 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 14 | 2,862 |
| Maui | 3 | 700 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 540 |
Honolulu felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 2,862 workers across 14 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 11 | 2,726 |
| Wailea | 1 | 625 |
| Waukoloa | 1 | 429 |
| Hilo | 1 | 111 |
| Laie | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 14 | 3,836 |
| Closure | 2 | 39 |
Closures accounted for 1% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halekulani | Honolulu | 784 | Layoff | |
| Fairmont Kea Lani Maui | Wailea | 625 | Layoff | |
| Kahala Resort | Honolulu | 496 | Layoff | |
| Hilton Grand Vacations Waikoloa | Waukoloa | 429 | Layoff | |
| United Airlines | Honolulu | 386 | Layoff | |
| Hilton Grand Vacations Honolulu | Honolulu | 378 | Layoff | |
| DFS Group | Honolulu | 212 | Layoff | |
| Halepuna Waikiki | Honolulu | 129 | Layoff | |
| Wyndham Vacation Ownership | Honolulu | 122 | Layoff | |
| Trump International Hotel Waikiki | Honolulu | 112 | Layoff | |
| Big Island Candies | Hilo | 111 | ||
| Polynesian Cultural Center | Laie | 80 | Layoff | |
| The Maintenance Group | Honolulu | 66 | ||
| Sea Life Park | Waimanalo | 55 | Layoff | |
| Green Tea Management LLC, Travasa Experential Resorts | Hana | 50 |
The biggest impact was at Halekulani at its Honolulu facility, reporting 784 affected workers. Fairmont Kea Lani Maui followed with 625 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.