HRS §398-5
Notice for family leave
This section says you must tell your employer in advance if you know you'll need family leave for a birth, adoption, or to care for a family member. You also must show proof that you asked for the leave and gave the required information.
employees
The statute, as written — Notice
In any case in which the necessity for family leave for purposes of birth or adoption of a child or providing care to a child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, or parent is foreseeable, the employee shall provide the employer with prior notice of the expected birth or adoption or serious health condition in a manner that is reasonable and practicable. Requests for family leave shall include evidence that the employee has submitted the request and provided required data in accordance with section 398-9.5.
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