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Hawaii’s 2026 Legislative Session kicked off on January 21, and lawmakers are already reviewing a wide range of bills that could impact how local businesses operate. From minimum wage and paid leave to taxes and artificial intelligence, several proposals on the table could affect your payroll, HR policies, and bottom line. At ProService, we’re following…
Here’s How Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Impacts Large Businesses
Updated January 10, 2021 In September, President Biden announced stricter vaccination requirements for federal workers, large employers, and healthcare staff to combat the delta surge. On Thursday, November 4th, the administration rolled out two new vaccine rules that affect nearly 100 million workers employed at large companies and in healthcare. While the mandate is currently…
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…
Updated FLSA Rules in December 2024
On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal court struck down the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) regulation raising the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to $43,888 in July 2024 and $58,656 in January 2025. The Texas court’s ruling reinstates the previous salary threshold of $35,568 annually ($684 per week) and halts…
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…
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – for Managers
This overview provides guidance for managers to recognize and address behaviors that can be construed as harassment in the workplace. For expert assistance, please contact your ProService HR Consultant. Managers and Preventing Sexual Harassment Employers are required by law to provide a harassment-free work environment, by addressing inappropriate or harassing behaviors when they occur, and…