HRS §88-216
How pension contributions are taken from pay
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that the required pension contribution is taken out of your wages when you are paid. If your employer does not take it out, you still owe the contribution yourself.
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The statute, as written — Collection of contributions
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.
The contribution imposed by section 88-215 shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid. Failure to make the deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for the contribution.
Sections this one refers to
§88-215 State employees must pay Social Security taxes
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