Hawaii Layoffs — March 2024
Employers in Hawaii reported 7 WARN Act notices in March 2024, displacing an estimated 283 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 29% versus March 2023. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 113 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 60 |
| Construction | 1 | 52 |
| Transportation | 1 | 24 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 18 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 16 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 113 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 7 | 283 |
Honolulu absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 283 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 6 | 231 |
| Aiea | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 113 |
| Layoff | 3 | 58 |
Closures accounted for 40% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buca di Beppo, Honolulu | Honolulu | 64 | Closure | |
| Hawaii Cancer Care | Honolulu | 60 | ||
| Elite Mechanical | Aiea | 52 | ||
| Home Maid Bakery | Honolulu | 49 | Closure | |
| Signature Flight Support | Honolulu | 24 | Layoff | |
| Hawaii Hochi | Honolulu | 18 | Layoff | |
| TeamPraxis | Honolulu | 16 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Buca di Beppo, Honolulu at its Honolulu facility, reporting 64 affected workers. Hawaii Cancer Care followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.