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HRS §386-53

Getting workers' compensation paid less often than weekly

This section lets either the worker or the employer ask the director to change how often workers' compensation benefits are paid. The director can allow payments every two weeks, twice a month, monthly, or quarterly instead of weekly. The director will consider the worker's well-being and the employer's convenience.

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The statute, as written — Nonweekly periodic payments

On the application of either party, the director may, having due regard for the welfare of the employee or the employee's dependents and the convenience of the employee's employer, authorize benefits to be paid fortnightly, semimonthly, monthly or quarterly instead of weekly.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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