The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) opened the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection platform today for mandatory electronic submissions of annual EEO-1 compliance reporting. The workforce demographic
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a long-anticipated final rule that substantially increases the number of employers who may be deemed joint employers. The new rule rescinds a 2020 rule that required an
The recent 2023 Pay Rates in Hawaii Survey reveals significant insights into Hawaii's evolving employment landscape. Among the 155 participating entities, findings indicate a notable shift in companies’ internal
The scheduled increase of the minimum wage in Hawaii to $14 per hour on January 1, 2024, will likely affect many employers. How employers address this increase may have unforeseen and unintended consequences in other areas,
Hiring has been a top priority for many Hawaii employers over the past few years, whether due to turnover, growth, or a combination of the two. Onboarding a large number of new employees over a relatively short period of
Beginning January 1, 2024, certain Honolulu County liquor-licensed businesses will be required to: (1) maintain a certain amount of Naloxone on their premises and; (2) have their Managers and Assistant Managers trained in
As leaders, we often must navigate through uncertain times. When a crisis occurs, the way an organization responds can have a significant impact on its future. To effectively handle these challenges, we need to balance
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Now is a good time for employers to remind their managers on recognizing a request for an accommodation, and knowing