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HRS §394B-1

Why this law exists and what it aims to do

This section explains the reason for the law. It says workers in Hawaii who lose their jobs because of sudden layoffs or business closings need help finding new jobs and training. The law wants to protect these workers from the harm of unexpected job loss.

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The statute, as written — Findings and purpose

The legislature finds that there is a need for employment and training assistance for dislocated workers in Hawaii and that there is a need to protect employees from the effects of unexpected and sudden layoffs or terminations resulting from closings, plant closures, partial plant closures, and relocations.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.