WARN Act filings filed with the Hawaii Dept of Labor.
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
Hawaii has recorded 52 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 4,025 workers across 44 companies. The most active filer is Watabe Wedding with 3 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Honolulu, Kapolei, and Aiea. Of these, 23 involved facility closures and 19 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Aug 5, 2024 through Jun 15, 2026. Employers provided an average of 58 days notice before the effective date. Filings in the most recent quarter were lower than the prior quarter, with 7 compared to 10.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in Hawaii, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Hawaii Dept of Labor as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the Hawaii Dept of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.
Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.
Hawaii has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Hawaii Dept of Labor. Updated daily on business days. View source data at Hawaii Dept of Labor →
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawii Coffee | Honolulu | Closure | 4 | 2026-06-08 | 2026-06-15 |
| Ben Bridge - Jeweler | Aiea | 8 | 2026-07-30 | 2026-06-09 | |
| Hyatt | Honolulu | Closure | 34 | 2026-07-27 | 2026-06-08 |
| Sodexo at Kapi'olani Medical Center and Straub Clinic and Hospital | Honolulu | Closure | 150 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-05-20 |
| Hc&D | Puunene | Closure | 215 | 2026-07-24 | 2026-05-20 |
| Pharmerica | Kaneohe | Closure | 10 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-05-07 |
| Republic National Distributing | Kapolei | Closure | 8 | 2026-06-21 | 2026-04-23 |
| The Odom | Aiea | Closure | 53 | 2026-05-30 | 2026-03-17 |
| Saks & Company | Honolulu | Closure | 161 | 2026-05-06 | 2026-03-17 |
| Cotti Foods Pizza Hawaii | Aina Haina | Layoff | 56 | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-09 |
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