The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on May 20, 2025, that the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection is open, running from May 20, 2025 through June 24, 2025. Eligible employers must file their
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2025-1, which provides updated guidance to the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) field staff when determining independent contractor
The 2025 legislative session has come to an end with just a few bills tracked by Hawaii Employers Council transmitted to Governor Green for signature. Of these bills, if enacted, HB477 Relating to the Hawaii Employment
Is your organization ready to act on the results of HEC’s annual Employee Engagement Survey? Join us on June 3 for The Engagement Playbook: Strategies for Retaining the Right Talent - a practical, ETF-approved
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
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
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
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