Hawaii Layoffs — October 2022
Employers in Hawaii posted 5 WARN Act notices in October 2022, affecting an estimated 903 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to September and down 37% versus October 2021. The average filing covered 181 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 398 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 375 |
| Transportation | 1 | 115 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 15 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 398 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 375 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 4 | 788 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 115 |
Honolulu absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 788 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waipahu | 1 | 398 |
| Ewa Beach | 1 | 255 |
| Honolulu | 2 | 135 |
| Kailua-Kona | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 513 |
| Layoff | 2 | 270 |
The high proportion of closures (57% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Hawaii's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Beverages | Waipahu | 398 | Closure | |
| Sutter Health, Kahi Mohala | Ewa Beach | 255 | Layoff | |
| Atria Senior Living | Honolulu | 120 | ||
| Kona Transportation | Kailua-Kona | 115 | Closure | |
| Scanlan Management LLC DBA Jack in the Box Hawaii | Honolulu | 15 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Paradise Beverages at its Waipahu facility, reporting 398 affected workers. Sutter Health, Kahi Mohala followed with 255 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.