HRS §383-97

Change of rates

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This section says the labor department must alert the governor and legislature if it thinks unemployment contribution or benefit rates need to change to keep the fund solvent, and it must suggest what to do. It does not set any specific rates or deadlines.

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The statute, as written — Change of rates

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Whenever the department of labor and industrial relations believes that a change in contribution or benefit rates will become necessary to protect the solvency of the fund, it shall promptly so inform the governor and the legislature, and make recommendations with respect thereto.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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