Hawaii Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Hawaii filed 14 WARN Act notices in October 2020, impacting roughly 4,025 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 181% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 288 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 3,556 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 210 |
| Retail | 1 | 123 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 55 |
| Transportation | 1 | 47 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 34 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 3,556 workers across 8 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 210 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 10 | 2,578 |
| Maui | 2 | 1,154 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 258 |
| Kauai | 1 | 35 |
Honolulu absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 2,578 workers across 10 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 7 | 2,412 |
| Wailea | 1 | 1,047 |
| Kohala Coast | 1 | 258 |
| Lahaina | 1 | 107 |
| Waikiki | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 12 | 3,792 |
| Closure | 1 | 55 |
Closures accounted for 1% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Hotel Employer HI | Honolulu | 1,935 | Layoff | |
| 90210 Grand Wailea | Wailea | 1,047 | Layoff | |
| Fairmont Orchid | Kohala Coast | 258 | Layoff | |
| Outrigger Hospitality Group | Honolulu | 178 | ||
| Dfs | Honolulu | 123 | Layoff | |
| Montage Kapalua Bay | Lahaina | 107 | Layoff | |
| Yard House | Honolulu | 87 | Layoff | |
| Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse | Waikiki | 79 | Layoff | |
| American Machinery | Kapolei | 55 | Closure | |
| Hawaiian Airlines | Honolulu | 47 | Layoff | |
| Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa | Koloa | 35 | Layoff | |
| JTB Hawaii, Inc. Supplement | Honolulu | 34 | Layoff | |
| Castle Medical Center DBA Adventist Health to Sodexo | Kailua | 32 | Layoff | |
| Ala Moana Hotel | Honolulu | 8 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Hilton Hotel Employer HI at its Honolulu facility, reporting 1,935 affected workers. 90210 Grand Wailea followed with 1,047 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.