Hawaii Layoffs — December 2023
Employers in Hawaii posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2023, affecting an estimated 64 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 48 |
| Retail | 1 | 16 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 48 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 16 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 64 |
Honolulu felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 64 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 1 | 48 |
| Waipahu | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 16 |
Closures accounted for 25% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS Hotels & Resorts LLC DBA Springboard Hospitality | Honolulu | 48 | ||
| National Vision, Inc. (operating Walmart Vision Care) | Waipahu | 16 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by OLS Hotels & Resorts LLC DBA Springboard Hospitality at its Honolulu facility, reporting 48 affected workers. National Vision, Inc. (operating Walmart Vision Care) followed with 16 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.