Hawaii Layoffs — August 2021
Employers in Hawaii filed 2 WARN Act notices in August 2021, impacting roughly 238 workers — representing a notable rise over July and down 95% versus August 2020. The average filing covered 119 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 230 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 8 |
The Wholesale Trade sector led the way in workforce reductions with 230 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 8 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 1 | 230 |
| Kauai | 1 | 8 |
Honolulu felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 97% of all affected workers with 230 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Aiea | 1 | 230 |
| Koloa | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 8 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch Sales of Hawaii | Aiea | 230 | ||
| Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa | Koloa | 8 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Anheuser-Busch Sales of Hawaii at its Aiea facility, reporting 230 affected workers. Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa followed with 8 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 Wholesale Trade 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.