Hawaii Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Hawaii recorded 4 WARN Act notices in January 2021, covering approximately 954 workers — marking a decline from December and up 209% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 238 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 810 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 144 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 810 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 144 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 875 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 49 |
| Maui | 1 | 30 |
Honolulu was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 875 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 875 |
| Kohala Coast | 1 | 49 |
| Lahaina | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 954 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines | Honolulu | 810 | Layoff | |
| Pagoda Floating Restaurant | Honolulu | 65 | Layoff | |
| Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection | Kohala Coast | 49 | Layoff | |
| Montage Kapalua Bay | Lahaina | 30 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Hawaiian Airlines at its Honolulu facility, reporting 810 affected workers. Pagoda Floating Restaurant followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.