What happens if I refuse a job offer while receiving unemployment benefits?

If you refuse a job offer while receiving unemployment benefits, it may adversely affect your eligibility to continue receiving these benefits. The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will review your case to ascertain whether the job offer was suitable and reasonable based on your qualifications, work history, and the local job market. Refusing a suitable job offer without valid justifiable reasons can result in the denial or termination of your unemployment benefits. However, each case is evaluated on an individual basis, considering factors such as salary, work conditions, commuting distance, and skills required. Failure to accept suitable employment opportunities might be perceived as a lack of genuine effort to find gainful employment, potentially impacting your continued eligibility for unemployment benefits.