Hawaii Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Hawaii reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2024, displacing an estimated 135 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 96% versus February 2023. The average filing covered 45 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 122 |
| Retail | 1 | 8 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 122 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 8 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 3 | 135 |
Honolulu felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 135 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 3 | 135 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 8 |
| Layoff | 1 | 5 |
Closures accounted for 6% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEG Hotels, LLC (Best Western The Plaza Hotel, Airport Honolulu Hotel) | Honolulu | 122 | ||
| Dylan's Candy Bar Store | Honolulu | 8 | Closure | |
| Block, Inc. (Cash App and Foundational business units) | Honolulu | 5 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from TEG Hotels, LLC (Best Western The Plaza Hotel, Airport Honolulu Hotel) at its Honolulu facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Dylan's Candy Bar Store followed with 8 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.