The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced the 2023 rates for Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Disability Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation that employers should know. Unemployment
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently renewed and updated a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share information and work together “to improve compliance with laws and
President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) into law as Public Law No. 117-228 on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The RFMA provides statutory protection for same-sex marriage and interracial marriage. The bill
Under the Hawaii Prepaid Healthcare Act, covered employers must provide health care coverage to employees who work at least 20 hours per week after four consecutive weeks, and who earn at least 86.67 times the current Hawaii
As the end of the year approaches, many companies host holiday gatherings to celebrate the season with employees. Often, these events include prizes, gifts, service awards, bonuses, and other rewards. Employers should keep
On November 16, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Speak Out Act (SOA), which prohibits the use of nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements between employers and current, former and prospective
Due to several member inquiries regarding what other local employers are planning for COVID-19 in 2023, we recently surveyed subscribers to Hawaii Employers Council’s News Digest to hear their plans. The survey was