Hawaii Layoffs — June 2023
Employers in Hawaii reported 3 WARN Act notices in June 2023, displacing an estimated 363 workers — signaling a deceleration from May and up 169% versus June 2022. The average filing covered 121 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 193 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 38 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 193 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 38 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kauai | 1 | 193 |
| Honolulu | 2 | 170 |
Kauai was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kauai | 1 | 193 |
| Honolulu | 1 | 132 |
| Oahu | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 193 |
| Layoff | 2 | 170 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Hawaii's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBR Manager LLC DBA Kauai Beach Resort & Spa | Kauai | 193 | Closure | |
| Bwrd | Honolulu | 132 | Layoff | |
| Island Distributing | Oahu | 38 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from KBR Manager LLC DBA Kauai Beach Resort & Spa at its Kauai facility, reporting 193 affected workers. Bwrd followed with 132 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.