Hawaii Layoffs — February 2024
Employers in Hawaii posted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2024, affecting an estimated 135 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 122 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, 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 largest notice was filed by 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 trends suggest 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.