Hawaii Layoffs — October 2025
Employers in Hawaii reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2025, displacing an estimated 607 workers — signaling an acceleration from September. The average filing covered 304 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 440 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 167 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 440 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Arts & Entertainment reported 167 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 2 | 607 |
Honolulu absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 607 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 1 | 440 |
| Kapolei | 1 | 167 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 167 |
Closures accounted for 28% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Restaurant Group DBA Raising Cane's | Honolulu | 440 | ||
| Paradise Cove Luau | Kapolei | 167 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Panda Restaurant Group DBA Raising Cane's at its Honolulu facility, reporting 440 affected workers. Paradise Cove Luau followed with 167 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Hawaii labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.