Hawaii Layoffs — September 2025
Employers in Hawaii submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2025, putting at risk an estimated 15 workers — down from August. The average filing covered 15 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 15 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 15 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 1 | 15 |
Honolulu bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 15 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 15 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulama Lanai (Rock & Concrete Operations) | Honolulu | 15 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Pulama Lanai (Rock & Concrete Operations) at its Honolulu facility, reporting 15 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Hawaii's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy 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.