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HI Rev Stat § 394-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-2 Establishment of programs.

  §394-2 Establishment of programs. (a) There is established within the department of labor and industrial relations manpower development and training programs for the various industries in the State. The training programs are to be developed to assist those unemployed and underemployed persons who cannot reasonably be expected to obtain suitable full-time employment without the benefit of training. Instruction and training shall be provided by the department of education and the University of Hawaii system, and/or other suitable agencies. Where a need is indicated to overcome barriers to possible training, the department of labor and industrial relations, either on its own or in cooperation with the various departments and agencies of the state and county governments and private industry, may arrange for transportation, child care, health care and other aids to employment. The department of labor and industrial relations is also authorized to formulate and carry out a program of providing useful public service employment to unemployed persons other than public assistance recipients.  (b) The department of human services is authorized to formulate and carry out a program of providing useful public service employment to public assistance recipients. Refusal to accept suitable work as determined by the department of human services without justifiable reasons shall render an unemployed or underemployed recipient ineligible for public assistance. [L 1969, c 251, §2; am L 1971, c 188, §2; am L 1972, c 53, §1; am L 1987, c 339, §4] Cross References  Public service employment of public assistance recipients, see § §346-101 to 346-104.
HI Rev Stat § 394-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-3 Contracts; public and private sectors.

  §394-3 Contracts; public and private sectors. (a) The department of labor and industrial relations may enter into contracts for manpower development and training with the department of education, the University of Hawaii system, or other public agencies.  (b) The department of labor and industrial relations also may enter into contracts with private industry for manpower training and job placement of unemployed persons within such private organizations. The private employer shall be responsible for compensating such persons the minimum wage and the State may assume the differences in wages, if any, by determining the prevailing wage of persons employed in similar positions in private industry during the contract period for such manpower training.  (c) The department of labor and industrial relations shall formulate standards and adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. [L 1969, c 251, §3; am L 1971, c 188, §3; am L 1974, c 126, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-4 Compensation.

  §394-4 Compensation. The State shall pay to each person who is enrolled in a manpower development and training program a weekly compensation equal to the average weekly benefit amount provided under chapter 383. It may pay to each person who is employed on a public service employment project instituted under section 394-2 the prevailing wages of persons employed in similar public employment. [L 1969, c 251, §4; am L 1971, c 188, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 394-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-5 Administration.

  §394-5 Administration. The department of labor and industrial relations is authorized, with the advice of the workforce development council, to plan and administer human resource development and training programs under this chapter. The department shall process the payment of weekly compensation as provided under this chapter. [L 1969, c 251, §5; am L 1971, c 188, §5; am L 1986, c 339, §63; am L 1993, c 6, §16; am L 1997, c 346, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 394-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-6 Funds.

  §394-6 Funds. The State shall provide funds to cover such actual training costs as instructors' salaries, equipment and supplies. [L 1969, c 251, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 394-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-7 Type of training.

  §394-7 Type of training. Training is to be undertaken for those occupations for which there is reasonable expectation of employment upon completion of training. [L 1969, c 251, §7]
HI Rev Stat § 394-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-8 New industry training program.

  §394-8 New industry training program. (a) There is hereby established the new industry training program, which shall be administered by the department of labor and industrial relations. Program moneys may be used to tailor training or retraining programs to meet the needs of qualifying businesses, to reimburse instructors for valid and approved expenditures in delivering instruction under the program, to rent appropriate training facilities and equipment, when necessary, to purchase or develop materials required to deliver the instruction, and for any other training-related expenses.  (b) The department shall utilize the resources of the University of Hawaii, including the community college system, the Hawaii technology development corporation, and other educational and training resources in the public and private sectors throughout the State as may be appropriate to be used to provide preemployment or employment training or on-the-job training for local residents hired by businesses relocating to Hawaii or expanding their local operations. The department may contract for these training needs from public agencies including the various University of Hawaii campuses, private educational institutions, nonprofit corporations, or private entities in order to provide the required training. [L 1987, c 241, §2; am L 2017, c 69. §4]
HI Rev Stat § 394-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394. Manpower Development and Training|394-9 Eligibility requirements.

  §394-9 Eligibility requirements. (a) In order to be eligible for state-assisted training or retraining under section 394-8, businesses must:  (1) Be licensed to do business in Hawaii;  (2) Establish or expand operations in Hawaii; and  (3) Be engaged in research, development, manufacturing, production, or delivery of services in growth industries such as, but not limited to, electronics, software, instrumentation, biotechnology, renewable energy, telecommunications, computers, mariculture, aquaculture, tropical agriculture, Hawaiian natural products, and space applications including astronomical research.  (b) The department may adopt rules to further clarify qualifying businesses and industries, eligible job positions for training, and eligible persons for job training to promote economic expansion within the State and may consult with the department of business, economic development, and tourism prior to issuing these rules. [L 1987, c 241, §3; am L 1988, c 141, §36; am L 1990, c 293, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-1 Findings and purpose.

  §394B-1 Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that there is a need for employment and training assistance for dislocated workers in Hawaii and that there is a need to protect employees from the effects of unexpected and sudden layoffs or terminations resulting from closings, plant closures, partial plant closures, and relocations. [L 1983, c 195, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 377, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-2 Definitions.

  §394B-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter:  "Closing" means the permanent shutting down of all operations within a covered establishment due to the sale, transfer, merger, other business takeover or transaction of business interests, bankruptcy, or other close of business transaction that results in or may result in the layoff or termination of employees of a covered establishment by the employer.  "Covered establishment" means any industrial, commercial, or other business entity that employs at any time in the preceding twelve-month period, fifty or more persons.  "Department" means the department of labor and industrial relations.  "Director" means the director of labor and industrial relations.  "Dislocated worker" means an individual who:  (1) Has been terminated or laid off or who has received a notice of termination or layoff from employment, is eligible for or has exhausted entitlement to unemployment compensation, and is unlikely to return to the person's previous industry or occupation;  (2) Has been terminated or who has received a notice of termination of employment, as a result of any permanent closure of a business, partial closings, and relocation as defined in this section; or  (3) Is a long-term unemployed and has limited opportunities for employment or reemployment in the same or a similar occupation in the area in which the individual resides, including any older individual who may have substantial barriers to employment by reason of age.  "Divestiture" means the transfer of any covered establishment from one employer to another because of the sale, transfer, merger, bankruptcy, or other business takeover or transaction of business interests that causes the covered establishment's employees to become dislocated workers.  "Employee" means any individual engaged in service to an employer.  "Employer" means any individual or entity that, directly or indirectly, owns, operates, or has a controlling interest in a covered establishment, excluding the State or any political subdivision thereof.  "Partial closing" means the permanent shutting down of a portion of operations within a covered establishment due to the sale, transfer, merger, and other business takeover or transaction of business interests and results in or may result in the termination of a portion of the employees of a covered establishment by the employer.  "Person" means one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, business trust, legal representatives, or any organized group of persons.  "Relocation" means the removal of all or substantially all of the industrial, commercial, or business operations in a covered establishment to a location outside the State of Hawaii. L 1983, c 195, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 377, §2; am L 1993, c 6, §17; am L Sp 2007, c 5, §1 Revision Note  In paragraph (1) of the definition of "dislocated worker", "or" deleted pursuant to §23G-15.
HI Rev Stat § 394B-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-3 Employment opportunities.

  §394B-3 Employment opportunities. The director shall identify job opportunities that exist within or outside the labor market area for which dislocated workers could be retrained and assisted in securing and whether assistance and training opportunities for such employment exist or could be provided within the labor market area. [L 1983, c 195, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-4 Dislocated workers program.

  §394B-4 Dislocated workers program. The director shall establish a program to assist dislocated workers to obtain employment through assistance, training, and related employment services which may include but not be limited to:  (1) Job search assistance;  (2) Job development;  (3) Training in job skills;  (4) Supportive services including commuting assistance, day care for dependents, and financial, career, and personal counseling;  (5) Pre-layoff assistance;  (6) Relocation assistance;  (7) Mediation services or other programs conducted in cooperation with employers or labor organizations to provide early intervention in the event of major business closures;  (8) Added costs to employers; and  (9) Stipends and allowances. [L 1983, c 195, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-5 Relocation assistance.

  §394B-5 Relocation assistance. The director may provide relocation assistance if:  (1) The dislocated worker cannot obtain employment within commuting distance; and  (2) The individual has secured suitable long duration employment or obtained a bona fide job offer in a relocation area within the State. [L 1983, c 195, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-6 Training costs to employers.

  §394B-6 Training costs to employers. Added costs to employers shall be restricted to increased costs incurred by employers when they assume the responsibility for assisting or training dislocated workers. Such costs may include those incurred for assistance and training supervision, for maintaining assistance or training records, for monitoring progress of training and implementing performance standards, for the additional costs of production time allocated for training on the job, and for similar functions essential to dislocated workers assistance and training. [L 1983, c 195, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-7 Labor organization consultation.

  §394B-7 Labor organization consultation. Any activity under this chapter which provides service to a substantial number of members of a labor organization shall be conducted only after full consultation with the appropriate labor organization. [L 1983, c 195, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-8 Coordination with federal programs.

  §394B-8 Coordination with federal programs. The director shall develop plans for the implementation of this program which shall include appropriate provisions for the coordination of program activities with related state and federal programs and which shall document the requirements of section 394B-3 and describe those activities to be carried out. [L 1983, c 195, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-9 Notification; penalty.

  §394B-9 Notification; penalty. (a) An employer in a covered establishment shall provide to each employee and the director written notification of a closing, divestiture, partial closing, or relocation at least sixty days prior to its occurrence.  (b) An employer that violates this section shall be liable to each affected employee for an amount equal to back pay and benefits for the period of violation not to exceed sixty days. This liability may be reduced by any:  (1) Wages the employer pays during the notice period; and  (2) Voluntary and unconditional payment not required by a legal obligation.  (c) An employer of a covered establishment that is actively seeking a buyer for a sale, transfer, or merger shall not be required to provide the notice required under subsection (a) until the employer has entered into a binding agreement for the sale, transfer, or merger of the covered establishment that results in a divestiture.  (d) An employer who fails to provide notice under this section shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each day of the violation and the amount shall be deposited in the employment and training fund under section 383-128; provided that the employer may avoid the penalty if the employer satisfies its liability to each affected employee within three weeks after the closing. In any suit, the court, in its discretion, may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs.  (e) The department shall enforce this section and shall have all the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon it pursuant to section 371-12. [L 1987, c 377, pt of §3; am L 2001, c 211, §1; am L Sp 2007, c 5, §2; am L 2011, c 137, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-10 Dislocated worker allowance.

  §394B-10 Dislocated worker allowance. (a) Whenever a closing, partial closing, or relocation occurs, the employer shall provide each affected employee who applies for and is found eligible for unemployment compensation benefits for a particular week under chapter 383 and based in whole or in part upon employment in the closed, partial closed, or relocated plant a payment, denominated a dislocated worker allowance as a supplement to any unemployment compensation benefit received for that week.  (b) The amount of such weekly payment shall be the difference between the employee's average weekly wages (including any payments for periods of compensated leave) prior to the closing (partial closing or relocation) and the weekly unemployment compensation benefits received.  (c) For any one closing, partial closing, or relocation, an otherwise eligible employee ceases to be eligible for a dislocated worker allowance once he or she has received such an allowance from the covered employer for a total of four weeks.  (d) Receipt of a dislocated employee allowance shall not affect an employee's eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for any week, or the amount of such benefits.  (e) The director of labor and industrial relations may adopt, amend, or repeal such rules and regulations as the director deems necessary or suitable for the administration of this chapter. The rules and regulations when prescribed in accordance with chapter 91 shall have the force and effect of law and shall be enforced in the same manner as this chapter.  (f) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, any contractual agreement arrived at through a collective bargaining process that results in providing supplemental unemployment compensation benefits for an affected employee shall supersede, with respect to that employee, the requirements of this section. [L 1987, c 377, pt of §3]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-11 Prompt payment of wages and benefits.

  §394B-11 Prompt payment of wages and benefits. An employer in a covered establishment shall pay on the effective date of a closing, partial closing, or relocation to each employee all wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation due and owing to said employee. [L 1987, c 377, pt of §3]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-12 Civil penalties.

  §394B-12 Civil penalties. Except as provided in section 394B-9(b), any employer who fails to conform to the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to each of the employees affected in an amount equal to the value of all their wages, benefits, and other compensation for the three months preceding the closure, partial closure, or relocation of the covered establishment. [L 1987, c 377, pt of §3; am L Sp 2007, c 5, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 394B-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|394B. Dislocated Workers|394B-13 Employees remedies.

  §394B-13 Employees remedies. (a) An action by an employee to enforce the provisions of this chapter may be maintained in any court of competent jurisdiction by any one or more employees for and in behalf of oneself or themselves, or the employee or employees may designate an agent or representative to maintain the action.  (b) The court in any action brought under this section shall, in addition to any judgment awarded to the plaintiff or plaintiffs, allow costs of action, including costs of fees of any nature, and reasonable attorney's fees, to be paid by the defendant.  (c) The court may also provide injunctive relief in appropriate circumstances. [L 1987, c 377, pt of §3]
HI Rev Stat § 396-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|396. Occupational Safety and Health|396-1 Short title.

  §396-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Law". [L 1972, c 57, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 396-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|396. Occupational Safety and Health|396-2 Findings and purpose.

  §396-2 Findings and purpose. Through years of research and study, Congress has found that the number of industrial accidents that take place in the United States can be reduced if certain minimum standards are established and enforced.  Congress has also found that personal injuries and illnesses arising out of work situations impose a substantial burden upon, and are a hindrance to, interstate commerce in terms of lost production, wage loss, medical expenses, and disability compensation payments. The overall congressional findings would definitely be applicable to Hawaii. There is a need to assure so far as possible, every working man and woman in the State safe and healthful working conditions. This legislation is also designed to permit and encourage employer and employee efforts to reduce injury and disease arising out of employment, and to stimulate them to institute new programs and to perfect existing programs for providing safe and healthful working environments. [L 1972, c 57, pt of §1; am L 1976, c 95, §2] Case Notes  Cited: 59 H. 53, 575 P.2d 1299 (1978).
HI Rev Stat § 396-4.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|396. Occupational Safety and Health|396-4.5 Certification of safety and health professionals.

  §396-4.5 Certification of safety and health professionals. (a) Only individuals receiving certification from the department as safety and health professionals shall be qualified to certify that an employer:  (1) Has an effective safety and health program; and  (2) Qualifies for a reduction in workers' compensation insurance premiums under section 431:14-103(b).  (b) Certification as a safety and health professional shall be:  (1) Issued to an individual only; and  (2) Renewable.  (c) Certificates issued under this section may be revoked or suspended by the director on any grounds specified in rules adopted under this chapter. [L 1995, c 234, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 396-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|396. Occupational Safety and Health|396-5 REPEALED.

  §396-5 REPEALED. L 1980, c 19, §3.
HI Rev Stat § 396-5.1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|396. Occupational Safety and Health|396-5.1 Fees.

  §396-5.1 Fees. (a) The director may establish fees pursuant to chapter 91 to be charged for the following:  (1) Any aspect relating to the issuance of permits, certificates, or licenses required by this chapter or rule adopted by the director;  (2) Searching, reviewing, segregating, and providing records pursuant to chapter 92F requests where such fees are not provided for under rules adopted by the office of information practices;  (3) The costs of training materials used in department sponsored workshops; and  (4) The costs of public notices required for variances, and public requests for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules.  (b) Fees received pursuant to subsection (a) shall be deposited into the general fund. [L 1996, c 156, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 396-5.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 21. Labor and Industrial Relations|396. Occupational Safety and Health|396-5.5 REPEALED.

  §396-5.5 REPEALED. L 1980, c 19, §4.