HRS §76-46
Discharges and demotions
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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
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.
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.
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