The Hawaii Unemployment Insurance (UI) program provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed workers provided they have lost their employment through no fault of their own and meet other program eligibility guidelines. The UI benefits can be availed by filing a claim online or by visiting Department of Labor local office in person. Remember, these benefits are not retroactive which means your benefits start from the day you file a claim. To avoid losing benefits you should start the application process as soon as you become eligible for UI benefits in Hawaii.

Eligibility Requirements

Getting Help with Online Application

Online application is easy and straightforward. You simply provide the information asked in the form and hit 'submit' when done. However, you may require assistance if you are unclear about something in the application or your case is not a generic one. You can visit FAQ section to learn more about application for UI claims.

You can get further assistance for filing your UI claim by contacting your local UI Claims office. You can find location and phone number for your nearest office by visiting this link. You will also find email address for local offices on this page.

Managing Your Benefits Online

You can manage your Hawaii UI benefits online by simply visiting eHawaii.gov portal. You will need an account to login to this system. Create an account from this page. If you need help creating an online account, just click this link and watch a detailed video.

In case you have lost your password, visit this link to recover it.

Once you have an account with eHawaii, visit this link and enter your login details. Once you are logged into the system, complete the registration process to start managing your UI benefits using the HUI Express online portal.

For any assistance using HUI Express portal, call 808-586-8982 during working hours (7.45am to 4.30pm).

Learn More about Hawaii UI Benefits

Visit Hawaii UI Division Homepage to learn more about UI benefits. You can also learn more about Hawaii UI Claims by reading this Handbook provided by Hawaii.gov.

You can learn more about filing your UI claims online in Hawaii by visiting this page.

If you need to find work in Hawaii after you have lost your employment, simply visit Hirenet Hawaii website and follow instructions from there.

Unemployment Application Instructions

Applying online is easy, fast and secure. You can file for a UI claim by simply visiting this link. The online application system is only available during certain hours of the day. You can only start an application during these hours. Details are provided below.

- Monday through Friday: 6.30am to 11pm

- Weekends and holidays: 9am to 11pm

Getting Help with Online Application

Online application is easy and straightforward. You simply provide the information asked in the form and hit 'submit' when done. However, you may require assistance if you are unclear about something in the application or your case is not a generic one. You can visit FAQ section to learn more about application for UI claims.

You can get further assistance for filing your UI claim by contacting your local UI Claims office. You can find location and phone number for your nearest office by visiting this link. You will also find email address for local offices on this page.