Hawaii Layoffs — January 2019
Employers in Hawaii recorded 2 WARN Act notices in January 2019, covering approximately 296 workers. The average filing covered 148 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 238 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 58 |
The Other sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 238 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kauai | 1 | 238 |
| Maui | 1 | 58 |
Kauai saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 238 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lihue | 1 | 238 |
| Wailuku | 1 | 58 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Hawaii this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Management Services | Lihue | 238 | ||
| Maui Seaside Hotel | Wailuku | 58 |
Leading the list was Kai Management Services at its Lihue facility, reporting 238 affected workers. Maui Seaside Hotel followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Hawaii labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Other 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.