January 17, 2024 marked the opening of the 2024 Legislative Session. While the recovery and rebuild of Lahaina, affordable housing, renewable energy and clean water are among the House and Senate key priorities for 2024, employee benefits and wages appear to be top of mind of our legislators. A number of bills related to paid family and sick leave have been
On January 29, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to advance pay equity on the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This Act, which is named after Lilly Ledbetter, a woman who filed a lawsuit against her employer for gender-based pay discrimination, helps workers challenge unlawful pay discrimination. The newly
In recent years, fair pay practices and pay transparency have been and continue to be top of mind for employers and employees. Organizations are recognizing the importance of pay equity and how pay decisions impact the ability to attract and retain their workforce. According to XpertHR’s 2023 Pay Equity and Transparency Study, 1,011 global HR
On January 9, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) announced a final rule revising criteria considered for classifying individuals as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The official announcement is available on the USDOL’s News Release website, along with FAQs that provide helpful information for
*Correction (January 29, 2024): An earlier version of this article did not include the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division’s list of low-risk industries that are exempt from reporting requirements. We regret the omission and updated the article to reflect the addition. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Hawaii
With the enactment of Act 203 on January 1, 2024, employers with fifty or more employees must include an hourly rate or salary range that reasonably reflects the actual expected compensation in certain external job listings. In addition, employers (regardless of the number of employees) cannot discriminate between employees because of any protected
As HR professionals, we're always looking for innovative ways to foster inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. This year marks a significant milestone for an organization that has been at the forefront of this mission: The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is celebrating its 40th anniversary – a journey filled with empowering employers and
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced the 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business reasons, as well as for charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2024, the standard mileage rates for the use of a vehicle will be: 67 cents per mile driven for
As a valued HEC member, we want to remind you that we offer an annual benefit to all members – a free all-in-one poster that includes federal and state posting requirements for all employers. This poster is designed to help you stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations and avoid any potential legal issues. The poster covers all the posting
The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Disability Compensation Division (DCD) recently released the 2024 rates for Temporary Disability Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, and Prepaid Health Care. DCD is responsible for overseeing the administration of Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), Workers’ Compensation (WC), and the