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Free HR form · Hawaii · Reviewed October 2026

Hawaii resignation acknowledgment for employers

A resignation acknowledgment confirms you received an employee's resignation and sets out the last day and final pay details. Here is what changes when the employee works in Hawaii.

Hawaii rules that affect this form

Final pay when an employee quitsNext regular payday. If the employee gave at least one pay period's notice, pay is due on the last day.
Unused vacation / PTO at separationNot required by law. Accrued vacation must be included in final pay only if the employer's policy makes it due and payable. Verify

What to include

  • Date the resignation was received and the employee's last working day
  • Whether you will accept the notice period or end employment earlier
  • When and how the final paycheck will be paid
  • How unused PTO will be handled
  • Return of company property and next steps for benefits

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an official Hawaii resignation acknowledgment form?

Hawaii does not publish one required resignation acknowledgment for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Hawaii rules on this page.

When is a final paycheck due in Hawaii?

If the employer ends employment: At the time of discharge, or by the next working day if immediate payment is impossible. If the employee quits: Next regular payday. If the employee gave at least one pay period's notice, pay is due on the last day.

Does Hawaii require paying out unused vacation?

Not required by law. Accrued vacation must be included in final pay only if the employer's policy makes it due and payable.

Other Hawaii forms

Resignation Acknowledgment by state

This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.

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