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HRS §76-30.5

No leave for jobs outside civil service

This section stops most employees from taking a leave of absence when they move to a job that is not covered by civil service rules, if that new job lasts at least one year. However, if the employee's union contract allows a longer leave, this rule does not apply.

employees

The statute, as written — Leaves of absence to accept appointed positions exempt from the civil service; prohibited

Notwithstanding section 78-23, no leave of absence shall be granted to any employee who leaves a position covered under this chapter for a position that is exempt from this chapter under section 76-16(b)(7), (8), (9), (10), or (16) and whose term of appointment is not less than one year; provided that this section shall not apply to any employee whose collective bargaining agreement provides for the granting of a longer leave of absence.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§76-16 Which jobs are exempt from civil service hiring rules

§78-23 Leaves of absence

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