Hawaii Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in Hawaii recorded 3 WARN Act notices in August 2023, covering approximately 340 workers — marking a sharp increase from July and down 72% versus August 2022. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 179 |
| Government | 2 | 161 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 179 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Government reported 161 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maui | 1 | 179 |
| Honolulu | 2 | 161 |
Maui saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 179 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului | 1 | 179 |
| Honolulu | 2 | 161 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 179 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Linen Supply LLC (Purestar) | Kahului | 179 | Layoff | |
| Hakuyosha International | Honolulu | 86 | ||
| Dust-Tex Honolulu | Honolulu | 75 |
Leading the list was Maui Linen Supply LLC (Purestar) at its Kahului facility, reporting 179 affected workers. Hakuyosha International followed with 86 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.