#hawaii unemployment benefits
Refunds on Way to Millions of Taxpayers Who Claimed Unemployment
For this round, the IRS identified approximately 4.6 million taxpayers who may be due an adjustment.
Hawaii to Begin Paying Out UI Benefits Through MEUC Program
MEUC benefits are available for the week ending Jan. 2, 2021, through the week ending Sept. 4, 2021.
New Unemployment Benefits Not Likely to Lag Into Mid-April, DLIR Says
Although the U.S. DOL projected that many states would need until the middle of April or later to implement the new provisions and begin notifying individuals, the department notes there will be no lag in benefits for most claimants as long as they remain eligible for benefits.
Hawai‘i Claimants Won’t Miss Week of Federal Benefits, DLIR Says
Delays to the disbursement of federal unemployment funds are still expected.
Federal Funding May Face Delayed Disbursal
There are several qualifying factors to become an eligible beneficiary for federal unemployment relief.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Cards to Arrive This Week
The card can only be used for food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. The card will not be accepted at grocery or convenience stores or for grab-and-go prepared meals.
DLIR Updates Unemployment Claims Status, Announces New Certification Process
Starting Monday, the DLIR is asking the community to file weekly UI certifications on specific days of the week, which are determined based on the claimant’s last name.
State Discusses ‘Soft Reopening’ as Unemployment Funds Dwindle
The point of the loans is to keep employees on the payroll, though it’s unclear how many of the 170,000 potentially impacted have already been laid off and how many businesses won’t be able to afford to keep, even with extra funding.
Tens of Millions in Unemployment Benefits Flowing From State to Workers
DLIR Director Scott Murakami said at a press conference Wednesday that he couldn’t produce an exact figure on the number of people in the state currently reliant on unemployment checks.
