H.B. 722 Summary

• Repeals section 383-30(4) of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which previously disqualified workers from unemployment benefits due to labor disputes or strikes.

• Allows workers who are unemployed due to strikes, lockouts, or other labor disputes to be eligible for unemployment benefits.

• Updates cross-references in sections 383-44(b) and 383-141 to reflect the removal of the labor dispute disqualification provision.

• Maintains existing disqualifications for voluntary separation, misconduct discharge, failure to apply for work, fraud, and receipt of other unemployment benefits.

• Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive application to rights, duties, or proceedings that existed before enactment.