Updated April 29, 2025 Now Is the Time to Prioritize Employee Engagement — How HEC’s Complimentary Annual Employee Engagement Survey Can Help In times of economic uncertainty, organizations are facing tough decisions about where to focus energy and resources. In times such as this, your people are your most valuable investment—driving
The filing deadline for Second Crossover passed on April 10, 2025. This was the last day for bills to pass third reading in the non-originating chamber and “crossover” back to the original chamber. It was also the deadline for the originating chamber to disagree with any amendments made by the non-originating chamber. If the Senate and House
In today’s fast-changing workplace, employers are facing an alarming challenge—employee engagement is slipping, and the costs of disengagement are rising. While many business leaders assume that their employees are content, the reality is that job satisfaction does not always translate to engagement…and disengaged employees come with a
The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 2, 2025, that an updated Form I-9 with an “Edition Date” of 01/20/25 is available for use. This form is valid to use until the expiration date of 05/31/2027. Notable updates include renaming the fourth checkbox in Section 1 to “An alien authorized to work,”
The filing deadline for Second Lateral Bills passed on March 21, 2025, and to date, there are 17 bills that are still proceeding that HEC is monitoring. Please view our 2025 Employment Related Bills and Other Bills of Interest After Second Lateral Filing to see a summary of these bills. We hope that you will join us on May 13, 2025, either online or
Back in February, we shared information about Navigating Recent Executive Orders and Their Impact on Hawaii’s Employers. Since then, a lot has happened, from court decisions blocking some executive orders to governing agencies updating guidance affecting employers. Employers should note that on March 19, 2025, the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity
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