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CCH® UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE — 2/07/13

Hawaii sets its 2013 contribution rates and maximum weekly benefit amount, amends its UI law

For 2013, Schedule G is in effect in Hawaii and rates range from 1.8% to 4.6% for positive-balance employers and from 5.0% to 6.4% for negative-balance employers. The Employment and Training assessment rate is 0.01% in 2013. New employers pay 4.6% this year.

The maximum weekly benefit amount in Hawaii for 2013 is $534 (DLIR Communications).

Hawaii has amended its Employment Security Law as follows:

Rate schedules. Hawaii has revised its contribution rate schedules in 0.2% increments so that the maximum rate for Schedule C is now 5.6%; the maximum rate for Schedule D is now 5.8%; the maximum rate for Schedule E is now 6.0%; the maximum rate for Schedule F is now 6.2%; the maximum rate for Schedule G is now 6.4%; and the maximum rate for Schedule H is now 6.6%.