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HRS §394B-11

Employers must pay all wages on closing day

When a business closes, partially closes, or relocates, the employer must pay each employee all wages, benefits, and other compensation they are owed on the day the closing or relocation takes effect.

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The statute, as written — Prompt payment of wages and benefits

An employer in a covered establishment shall pay on the effective date of a closing, partial closing, or relocation to each employee all wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation due and owing to said employee.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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