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HRS §76-46

Discharges and demotions

This section lets a hiring official fire or demote an employee if it serves the public service. Firing must be for reasons that make government work better. The process must follow the rules in the union or other employment agreements.

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The statute, as written — Discharges; demotions

An appointing authority may discharge or demote any employee when the appointing authority considers that the good of the service will be served thereby. Discharges may be made only for such causes that will promote the efficiency of government service. Demotions or discharges shall be in accordance with procedures negotiated under chapter 89 or established under chapter 89C, as applicable.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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