What's Being Discussed
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a dispute between a private individual and the state's employee retirement system.

Case: Robert G. Gomes, Jr. vs. Employees' Retirement System, State of Hawaiʻi
Gomes is appealing a prior decision, and the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) has filed a cross-appeal, meaning both sides are challenging aspects of an earlier ruling.
The specific legal questions being argued have not been detailed in the notice, but the case involves a dispute between an individual and the state pension system that covers public employees.

Oral arguments allow each side's attorneys to present their positions directly to the justices, who may also ask questions.

Decisions Expected
No immediate decision will be issued at the hearing. The justices will consider the arguments and issue a written ruling at a later date. This is not a legislative or council vote — it is a court proceeding.

Who Should Pay Attention

Current and retired Hawaii public employees who are members of the Employees' Retirement System
State government agencies that interact with or rely on ERS policies
Anyone interested in how Hawaii courts interpret public employee retirement benefits

The hearing is open to the public in person at Aliʻiōlani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu, and will be livestreamed on the Judiciary's YouTube channel at YouTube.com/hawaiicourts. If you need a disability accommodation, contact the ADA Coordinator at (808) 539-4700 as early as possible.