Unemployment After Being Fired in Hawaii
Whether you can collect unemployment in Hawaii after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You may be disqualified if you were terminated or let go for misconduct related to your work. Being let go for other reasons, such as a layoff, does not disqualify you. Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Unemployment Insurance FAQ
| If you were fired | You may be disqualified if you were terminated or let go for misconduct related to your work. Being let go for other reasons, such as a layoff, does not disqualify you. |
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| Appealing a denial | Most decisions allow 10 days to appeal, and you may get up to 30 days if you have a good reason for filing late. Appeals are heard by the DLIR Employment Security Appeals Referees' Office. |
Where to get help in Hawaii
More Hawaii unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Hawaii Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Hawaii
- Unemployment After Quitting in Hawaii
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Hawaii
- How to File for Unemployment in Hawaii
- All Hawaii unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Hawaii?
You may be disqualified if you were terminated or let go for misconduct related to your work. Being let go for other reasons, such as a layoff, does not disqualify you.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Hawaii?
Most decisions allow 10 days to appeal, and you may get up to 30 days if you have a good reason for filing late. Appeals are heard by the DLIR Employment Security Appeals Referees' Office.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.