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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…
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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…
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Hawaii employer health insurance rates have been climbing steadily, and if your last renewal came in higher than expected, you’re not alone. Rates are up across every major carrier in Hawaii in 2026. Understanding what is actually driving those increases, and which parts of your premium you can actually influence, puts you in a much…
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