HI SB1089

Adds enforcement of section 394B-9 dislocated worker provisions to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' duties under section 371-12.

Employers in covered establishments must provide written notice to employees and the director at least 60 days before a closing, divestiture, partial closing, or relocation.

Employers violating the notice requirement are liable to affected employees for back pay and benefits for the violation period, capped at 60 days, minus any wages paid or voluntary payments made.

Employers who fail to provide notice face civil penalties up to $500 per day of violation, deposited in the employment and training fund; penalties may be avoided if the employer satisfies employee liability within three weeks after closing.

Establishes that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has all enforcement powers and duties under section 371-12 to enforce the dislocated worker provisions; effective July 1, 2011.