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HRS §398-29

Penalty for employers who block or break the law

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An employer who deliberately stops or interferes with the department's work under this chapter, or who intentionally breaks any part of this chapter, commits a petty misdemeanor. This section sets the penalty for such actions.

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The statute, as written — Penalty

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 who intentionally resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with the department in the performance of duties pursuant to this chapter, or who in any manner intentionally violates this chapter, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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