Hawaii Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Hawaii posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2024, affecting an estimated 192 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to July and down 44% versus August 2023. The average filing covered 96 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 164 |
| Retail | 1 | 28 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 164 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 28 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 192 |
Honolulu was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 192 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ewa Beach | 1 | 164 |
| Honolulu | 1 | 28 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 28 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Health DBA Kahi Mohala | Ewa Beach | 164 | ||
| King Infiniti of Honolulu | Honolulu | 28 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Sutter Health DBA Kahi Mohala at its Ewa Beach facility, reporting 164 affected workers. King Infiniti of Honolulu followed with 28 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.