Hawaii Layoffs — September 2023
Employers in Hawaii posted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2023, affecting an estimated 132 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 144% versus September 2022. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 132 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 132 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 1 | 132 |
Honolulu bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 132 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 1 | 132 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Hawaii this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J/R Motors 818 Kapiolani, LLC DBA Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu | Honolulu | 132 |
The largest notice was filed by J/R Motors 818 Kapiolani, LLC DBA Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu at its Honolulu facility, reporting 132 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.