Hawaii Layoffs — June 2021
Employers in Hawaii filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2021, impacting roughly 318 workers and down 95% versus June 2020. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 308 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 10 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 308 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 2 | 258 |
| Honolulu | 1 | 60 |
Hawaii was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 258 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kailua-Kona | 1 | 248 |
| Honolulu | 1 | 60 |
| Hilo | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 248 |
| Layoff | 2 | 70 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Hawaii's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay | Kailua-Kona | 248 | Closure | |
| Flying Food Group | Honolulu | 60 | Layoff | |
| Charter Communications | Hilo | 10 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay at its Kailua-Kona facility, reporting 248 affected workers. Flying Food Group followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.