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

•  A Handbook for Hawai'i's Workers

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• Information on Emergency Unemployment Compensation (extended benefits) 
• Are you about to lose your job? Work hours reduced? Click here to see if you qualify for unemployment benefits.   
• How to get your Unemployment Insurance benefits.   
• 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
  

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• HireNet Hawaii - Hawaii's largest online job listing.
• Making Your Job Transition a Success   
• 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.
• Career Evaluation Session - Career Kokua is offering FREE 1-hour career evaluation sessions at the Honolulu Unemployment office.  Click here to sign up for more information about this service.   
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• COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act
• QUEST Health Insurance Information for Children
  

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• Food Stamp Eligibility and Requirements
  
• Food Stamp and Financial Assistance Eligibility Information
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• Dept. of Human Services Contact Information
  
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• Directory to services in Hawaii
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• Home Ownership Assistance Program
• Voluntary Worker Survey to improve the effectiveness of employment services
  

Telephone numbers:

    Unemployment Insurance
    Applications from Hawaii:  643-5555

    Applications from Outside Hawaii: 1-877-215-5793

    Claim Certification from Hawaii: 643-2222

    Claim Certification from Outside Hawaii: 1-877-215-5791
    Unemployment Insurance Weekly Filing Number:  643-2222
    Unemployment Insurance Toll Free Number:  1-877-215-5793 
    Unemployment Insurance Office:  
        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

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