HRS §388-52

Fines for employers who break the law

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This section sets the penalties for employers who violate the law about paying wages. They must pay a fine between $250 and $2,500 for each violation. The fine cannot be reduced or waived, and the money goes to the state's general fund.

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The statute, as written — Penalties

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.

Any employer found in violation of section 388-51 shall be subject to a fine of no less than $250 nor more than $2,500 to be collected by the director and the fine shall not be suspended. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. Amounts so collected by the director shall be paid into the general fund.

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

Sections this one refers to

§388-51 Employers cannot charge job application fees

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