Does Hawaii have its own WARN Act?

Yes. Hawaii has its own WARN law (Hawaii Dislocated Workers Act (HRS § 394B)) with different thresholds than federal. It applies to employers with 50+ employees and requires 60 days notice.

How many days notice does Hawaii require for a mass layoff?

Hawaii requires 60 days advance notice for covered mass layoffs.

Resources WARN ActHawaii

Hawaii WARN Act

Hawaii Dislocated Workers Act (HRS § 394B)

60-day noticeNo mandatory severance

Key thresholds

Employer minimum

50employees

↓ Lower than federal (100)

Notice required

60days

Same as federal

Employee threshold

50+

Look-back window

90days

Rolling aggregation period

Key nuances for Hawaii

50+ employees affected at a single establishment. Lower employer minimum (50 vs. 100 federal) extends coverage to mid-size companies.

How Hawaii differs from federal WARN

Factor	Federal WARN	HI
Employer minimum	100+ employees	50+ employees
Notice required	60 days	60 days
Employee threshold	50+ AND 33%, or 500+	50+
Covers part-time	No (20+ hrs/wk only)	No
Mandatory severance	No	No
Safe harbors	Faltering company, Unforeseeable business circumstances, Natural disaster	Same as federal

Other states

California Connecticut Illinois Iowa Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York Tennessee Wisconsin

This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — always verify with qualified employment counsel before a reduction in force.

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