Hawaii employers are starting 2026 with several important labor law changes that affect wages, payroll, benefits, and federal compliance requirements. From a higher minimum wage to updated IRS mileage rates and new rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), these updates require employers to review policies and payroll processes to stay compliant. Here’s…
At ProService Hawaii, we know that keeping up with new federal legislation can be challenging—especially when it impacts your workforce and payroll practices. One of the most talked-about new federal proposals, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), introduces significant changes aimed at providing tax relief to workers. But what does this mean for Hawaiʻi…
As we move into 2025, the legal landscape is experiencing significant shifts. For businesses and individuals alike, staying informed about these updates is crucial for strategic planning and compliance. This blog post aims to give you a high level overview of insights from a recent webinar, highlighting the most pertinent changes and considerations to be…
Many businesses partner with professional employer organizations (PEOs) to manage their critical HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee documentation. These partnerships help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and provide better benefits to their employees. Understanding how PEOs work and their potential value to your organization is essential for making informed HR decisions. What…
Building the right team is crucial for business success, especially in Hawaii’s competitive job market. To attract and retain talented employees, offering competitive employee benefits has never been more important. While health care remains a significant component, voluntary benefits are also gaining importance, with 85% of employees recognizing their value. Open enrollment for health plans can be…
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…
Starting a small business in Hawaii is difficult, keeping it compliant even more so. Here are the basics of HR compliance every small business should know.
In this blog Jasmine Tanioka discusses 4 reasons why partnering with ProService was a game changer for Tanioka’s Seafoods and Catering
When you hear the term “co-employment,” what comes to mind? A lot of employers think it means working with a staffing agency, leasing employees, or giving up control over their employees to an outside company. These common misconceptions couldn’t be further from the actual co-employment definition. But what is co-employment exactly? In this article, we’ll…
When it comes to managing HR, you generally have two options: you can grow your HR team in-house, or you can share the workload with an HR partner through a strategy we call outsourcing. Let’s take a look at these two options.
Have you ever made a bad hire? You’re not alone. Surveys have found that 48% of all new hires have to be replaced in the first 18 months. Hiring the wrong person can be an expensive mistake too—on average, a bad hire can cost a company 30% of the person’s annual salary. There’s a lot…
Earlier this year, Governor David Ige signed a bill into law which prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. Hawaii’s Equal Pay Act, also known as the Salary Ban Law, takes effect on January 1, 2019. So what do you need to know? While it’s true these changes mean many businesses will…
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