Hawaii Layoffs — August 2023
Employers in Hawaii logged 3 WARN Act notices in August 2023, involving roughly 340 workers — climbing above 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 dominated layoff filings with 179 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Government reported 161 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maui | 1 | 179 |
| Honolulu | 2 | 161 |
Maui absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
The biggest impact was at 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.
This data points to 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.