Hawaii Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Hawaii recorded 5 WARN Act notices in October 2021, covering approximately 1,425 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 65% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 285 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 1,066 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 275 |
| Transportation | 1 | 72 |
| Education | 1 | 12 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,066 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 275 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 3 | 993 |
| Maui | 1 | 420 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 12 |
Honolulu absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 70% of all affected workers with 993 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 3 | 993 |
| Lahaina | 1 | 420 |
| Keaau | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 504 |
| Layoff | 1 | 275 |
Closures accounted for 35% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mau Resorts Partners | Honolulu | 646 | ||
| Royal Lahaina Resort | Lahaina | 420 | Closure | |
| Hawaii Medical Service Association | Honolulu | 275 | Layoff | |
| Kirby Offshort Marine Hawaii | Honolulu | 72 | Closure | |
| Kamehameha Schools | Keaau | 12 | Closure |
Leading the list was West Mau Resorts Partners at its Honolulu facility, reporting 646 affected workers. Royal Lahaina Resort followed with 420 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.