Hawaii Layoffs — November 2025
Employers in Hawaii filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2025, impacting roughly 92 workers — representing a pullback from October. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 78 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 14 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 78 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 92 |
Honolulu was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 78 |
| Closure | 1 | 14 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Medical Center Pathology Operations | Honolulu | 78 | Layoff | |
| Zetton Inc. DBA Camado Ramen Tavern | Honolulu | 14 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Queen's Medical Center Pathology Operations at its Honolulu facility, reporting 78 affected workers. Zetton Inc. DBA Camado Ramen Tavern followed with 14 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.