How Do I Check the Status of My Unemployment Claim with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations?

After filing an unemployment claim with the Hawaii Department of Labor, you may be curious when you will be able to receive your unemployment benefits. By checking the status of an unemployment claim, you will be able to receive relevant information regarding the approval of your claim.

You may also view the status of unemployment benefit payment once the unemployment insurance department has approved your application. In this guide, you will learn how to check the status of an unemployment claim with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

After Filing an Unemployment Claim in Hawaii

Once you have filed an unemployment claim in Hawaii, you are required to wait a one-week waiting period where you will not receive unemployment benefits. This waiting period allows Hawaii's unemployment insurance department to check for your eligibility. Within a few weeks, you should be issued your first unemployment insurance payment.

You must still file a claim certification for the unpaid one-week waiting period, even though you will not be receiving any of the benefits. To file a claim certification, you can either do this process online using the claimant account you used to submit the initial unemployment claim. Another method to claim your unemployment benefits is by calling the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations phone number.

Checking the Status of Your Claim

To check the status of your unemployment claim, you must navigate the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations website.

1. Visit the Hawaii government labor department website
2. Click 'Unemployment Claims Online' that is located on the right side of the homepage
3. Click the green 'Claimant Services' button on the unemployment insurance webpage
4. Log into your claimant account you had created when filing your unemployment claim

Once you have logged into your claimant account, you will able to use the claimant services such as checking the status of your unemployment claim, as well as the status of payments.

Checking the Status of Your Claim by Phone Call

Phone Number

Another way to check the status of your unemployment claim is by calling the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations phone number. Before you make the call, ensure you have important identifying information such as your social security card or other government-related identification for military and government workers.