HEC is excited to host our HR Bootcamp: Building a Foundation in HR again in April! HR Bootcamp is a series of HR training classes designed specifically for new HR professionals or professionals new to HR! This unique series will not only introduce attendees to fundamental HR concepts but also provide an invaluable opportunity to build professional
Just last month, HEC began tracking over 80 employment-related bills and other bills of interest. After first crossover, 20 of those bills are still proceeding. Please view our 2025 Employment-Related Bills and Other Bills of Interest After First Crossover Deadline to see a summary of these bills. We hope you joined us on March 13, 2025, during a webinar
The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) is pleased to see companies utilizing the Employment & Training Fund (ETF) subsidy
As organizations refine their compensation strategies, many are also reconsidering how they communicate pay policies to employees. Most employees don’t fully understand how their organization determines salaries and raises and feel that their company's pay structures lack transparency. Clear communication about salary changes is critical to
We are pleased to announce that members can download the updated HEC Exit Interview Toolkit here. It will also be available in our online Resources Library. Exit interviews can serve as a tool to obtain valuable and candid feedback about a company’s business practices from departing employees. The Exit Interview Toolkit includes a sample policy, a
Recent developments have left many private employers uncertain about the future of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. On her first day in office, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo stating that the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division will investigate and penalize “illegal DEI” practices in the private
The 2025 Legislative Session opened January 15, 2025, with over 3,000 bills being introduced to address various priorities including regulating fireworks, affordable housing, rising insurance costs, and homelessness. Several bills related to paid family leave have been introduced again, as well as bills mandating paid breaks to employees. In addition,
Since taking office, President Trump issued numerous executive orders, many of which affect private and public employers. For those unfamiliar with the process, in general, an executive order is a mandatory directive issued by the President of the United States for Executive Branches that manage operations of the federal government. Employers should be
The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) is excited to introduce Talent Solutions, our newest service line designed to help Hawaii businesses attract, retain, and develop top talent in today’s competitive workforce landscape. To lead this initiative, we are pleased to welcome Tracie Foglia as Talent Solutions Manager. With over 20 years of experience in
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced increased penalties for Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA) violations that became effective on January 2, 2025. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) also announced increased penalties for violations of federal laws it enforces, which include the Fair Labor