HI HB2208

Requires the Department of Labor to publish all unemployment insurance determinations, redeterminations, appeals, and written advisory opinions on its website with personal information redacted.

Allows individuals and employers to request written advisory opinions from the Department before an unemployment insurance investigation to determine whether services would be deemed employment under Hawaii law.

Requires the Employment Security Appeals Referee's Office to render decisions on employer coverage determination appeals within 30 days, or the employer receives reimbursement of any assessed contributions or penalties.

Changes statutory language from "master and servant" to "employer and employee" relationship in employment classification standards under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 383-6.

Establishes reimbursement of improperly assessed contributions or penalties as an allowable expense from the Special Unemployment Insurance Administration Fund when appeal decisions are not timely rendered.