Hawaii Layoffs — October 2022
Employers in Hawaii reported 5 WARN Act notices in October 2022, displacing an estimated 903 workers — signaling an acceleration from 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 topped the list of affected industries with 398 workers across 1 notice. Notably, 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 most significant filing came from 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 numbers illustrate 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.