HB 2165: DLIR; HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW; UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; RECOVERY OF BENEFITS; ASSESSMENTS; RECORDS AND REPORTS

Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive unemployment benefits.  Beginning 4/1/2027, removes the two-year limitation on the recoupment of overpayments and limits the amount of overpaid amount and the penalty assessment amount that can be deducted from future benefits payable to the individual.  Beginning 4/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess and collect a service charge for dishonored unemployment insurance assessments.  Beginning 4/1/2027, specifies that employers must report separation and wage information within five calendar days of notice being sent, whether by mail or electronic notification.  Beginning 4/1/2027, increases the penalty for failure to report separations or wages and for failure to file or for filing insufficient wage reports.  Effective 1/1/2077.  (SD1)