The 2023 Legislative session is in full swing! Our state Senators and Representatives welcomed the public back to the State Capitol building after nearly three years of closed and restricted access to the public due to the
In a lawsuit filed earlier this month in Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that the employer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to provide reasonable accommodation and constructively
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a reminder to employers and other businesses to file Tax Year 2022 Form W-2 and other wage statements by January 31, 2023. Employers must also furnish Form W-2 to each
On Monday, January 23, 2023, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) dismissed In re Grand Jury, a case it had earlier agreed to review. Hawaii Employers Council previously wrote about this case in a November, 2022
Leading up to the new year, many employers and the public in general have tried to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind them and focus on looking forward to the so-called “new normal.” Unfortunately, we begin 2023
The 2023 Legislative session officially opens January 18, 2023. Legislators will have one week, until January 25, 2023, to introduce bills for consideration in this year’s session. There are many factors that may
In December 2022, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which will take effect in June 2023. Purpose The purpose of the PWFA is “to eliminate discrimination and promote women’s health and
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule last week to prevent employers from entering non-compete agreements with almost all workers. Additionally, the rule would require employers with existing