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HRS §392-51

Employers must send wage info to insurers on time

When an insurance company asks an employer for wage and work details about an employee who is claiming disability benefits, the employer must send the information within seven days of getting the request. If the employer is late without a good reason, the director can charge a $250 penalty for each late request.

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The statute, as written — Failure to submit timely wage and employment information

An employer to whom an insurer has sent a request for information on wages, hours, and duration of employment regarding an employee claiming disability benefits shall complete and submit such information within seven days from the date the request was received. If the employer fails to submit the information within seven days, the director upon notification by the insurer shall levy a penalty of $250 for each delinquent request where the employer fails to show good cause for failure to file on time.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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