Information for Laid Off / Displaced Workers

Aloha,

Governor Linda Lingle's Rapid Response team is assembled to assist you in understanding the procedures you must follow to obtain benefits under the various employment laws.  See below for more information.

Please check back for updates.

Mahalo,
Darwin L.D. Ching

• Unemployment Insurance
• Governor Linda Lingle Authorizes Additional 13 Weeks of Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Unemployed
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• More info
• Frequently Asked Questions
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• How to file a claim: step-by-step instructions
• Powerpoint Presentation
  
• In order to receive unemployment benefits, you must register with the Workforce Development Division within 7 days of applying for unemployment. Register online at HireNet Hawaii.
• Instructions for posting an online resume
  

• Health Coverage Information
  
• An Employee's Guide to Health Benefits Under COBRA from the U.S. Department of Labor
  
• Pension and Health Coverage FAQ from the U.S. Department of Labor
  
• See more information from the U.S. Department of Labor
  
• QUEST Health Insurance Information for Children
  

• Food Stamp Information
• Food Stamp Eligibility and Requirements
  
• Food Stamp and Financial Assistance Eligibility Information
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• Dept. of Human Services Contact Information
  
• Job Resources
• State Job Opportunities   
• Upcoming Job Fairs
• One-Stop Centers - are dedicated to providing free services to job seekers and employers, including job search assistance, personal career planning services, training opportunities, HireNet Hawaii support and a library resource center.
• Confidential Supportive Counseling Services
•   Coming Soon!
• Department of Hawaiian Homelands Information
• Home Ownership Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worker Survey to improve the effectiveness of employment services
  

Telephone numbers:

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
    Director’s Office:  808-586-8844 

    Unemployment Insurance
    Unemployment Insurance TeleClaim Number:  643-5555
    Unemployment Insurance Weekly Filing Number:  643-2222
    Unemployment Insurance Toll Free Number:  1-877-215-5793 
    Unemployment Insurance Office:  808-586-9070 
        Honolulu Claims Office:  808-586-8970 
        Waipahu Claims Office:  808-675-0030
        Hilo Branch Office:  808-974-4086
        Kona Branch Office:  808-322-4822 
        Maui Branch Office:  808-984-8400
        Kaunakakai Claims Office:  808-553-1750
        Kauai Branch Office:  808-274-3043 

    Workforce Development Office:
        Honolulu Office:  808-586-8700 
        Waipahu Office:  808-675-0010 
        Kaneohe Office:  808-233-3700 
        Kapolei Office:  808-692-7630 
        Hilo Office:  808-981-2860
        Kona Office:  808-327-4770 
        Maui Office:  808-984-2091 
        Kaunakakai Office:  808-553-1755 
        Kauai Office:  808-274-3056

Department of Human Services
    Director’s Office:  808-586-4997 / Information:  808-586-4882

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
    Chairman’s Office:  808-586-3801 / Information:  808-586-3840

Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism
    Director’s Office:  808-586-2355 / Information:  808-586-2423

Department of Human Resources Development
    Director’s Office:  808-587-1100

Department of Health
    Director’s Office:  808-586-4400