HRS §76-43
Who gets layoff rights and how layoffs happen
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that when the government must let employees go because there is not enough work or money, or for other valid reasons, only employees with permanent civil service jobs have layoff rights. Layoffs must follow the procedures agreed upon in collective bargaining or set by law.
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The statute, as written — Layoff
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.
When it is necessary to release employees due to lack of work, lack of funds, or other legitimate reasons, employees with permanent appointments in civil service positions shall have layoff rights. Layoffs shall be made in accordance with procedures negotiated under chapter 89 or established under chapter 89C, as applicable.
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