On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an updated "Know Your Rights" poster. This updated poster replaces the previous "EEO is the Law" poster, and must be prominently
In recently published notices in the Federal Register, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced that beginning January 1, 2023, the applicable minimum wage rate for workers performing work on or in
The Hawaii Employers Council recently released the results of the 75th Pay Rates in Hawaii Survey. A total of 184 private organizations and government agencies in Hawaii participated. Market outcomes for 100 clerical, trade,
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced two updates to Form I-9 guidance: Employers should continue using the current Form I-9 after its expiration date of October 31, 2022 until further notice;
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that it sued a Louisiana-based marine services company for disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of American Airlines, Inc. (American), and against a former employee who claimed that she was terminated based on gender and/or
HEC Board of Governors Nominees for 2023 Announced The Nominating Committee of the Hawaii Employers Council has filed with Corporate Secretary Robert Fung the names of 7 nominees for election to three-year terms on