HRS §653-4
Wages from work relief funds are protected from garnishment
If you earn less than $60 per month from a state or county unemployment work relief program, that money cannot be taken by garnishment, attachment, or any other legal process, even to pay taxes.
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The statute, as written — Further exemption
The wages received by every person receiving less than $60 per month when paid from any unemployment work relief fund, the expenditure of which is under the control of any state commission, board, or other agency, or under the control of any county or any commission, board, or other agency of any county shall be exempt from garnishment, attachment, or any other judicial or statutory proceedings for the taking, sequestration, or withholding thereof for any purpose whatsoever, including payment of taxes.
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