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State vs. Federal: Which Wage Laws Apply?
Federal wage laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), apply to employers across the nation. But when you have employees in a state like Hawaii that has its own wage laws, how do you know which one applies to you? Before we dig into what to do, let’s quickly define what the FLSA is…
Hawaii Labor Laws: Termination Pay & Final Paychecks
Here’s what businesses need to know about Hawaii’s final pay laws before terminating a worker’s employment. When you or your employee decide to part ways, following Hawaii’s final pay laws when issuing their final paycheck is essential. Many local businesses may not realize that the regulations surrounding final paychecks after termination are more intricate than…
New Ruling: Severance Agreements Can No longer Keep Employees silent
A new ruling by the National Labor Relations Board prohibits broad confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements. When a company terminates an employee, it may offer the outgoing employee a severance agreement with severance pay, in exchange for closely following a number of restrictions. Keeping quiet was often one of them. Previously, private-sector employers…
What’s the Status of the Federal Vaccine Mandates?
Update: On Thursday, January 13th, the Supreme Court announced its decision to block the vaccine and testing mandate for large businesses, but allow the healthcare vaccine mandate to take effect for organizations that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. Despite the mandate being stricken, we know that many local employers are taking their own steps to…
Honolulu’s New Law Requires Naloxone at Bars and Restaurants
Explore how Honolulu’s new ordinance requires employers in bars and restaurants to carry Naloxone to ensure public safety and rapid response to opioid overdoses. In response to a concerning surge in opioid-related deaths, Honolulu has pioneered a solution with the implementation of Ordinance 23-24. This groundbreaking law, signed in July 2023 and which took effect January…
Revised FLSA Overtime Exemption Starting July 1, 2024
On April 23rd, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule increasing salary thresholds for exempt employees and highly compensated employees. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees generally must be paid overtime, unless they fall within an exemption. What’s changing: The FLSA overtime rules have recently been revised, increasing the salary…