In 2016, the overall turnover rate in Hawaii for all industries was calculated at 16.8%, according to HEC's annual turnover rate survey. The survey report presents annual turnover rates for selected industry groups by job
Several years ago, cyber criminals developed a profitable form of malware, now known as ransomware. A "ransomware" attack occurs when a hacker takes control of the victim's information systems and encrypts its data,
Workers surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they're most interested in flexible schedules (39 percent) and the ability to leave early on Fridays (30 percent). But companies have cooled off on providing these benefits.
Employers sometimes wonder what their options are when it's time for an employee to return from an extended period of leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals
In the proposed budget for FY 2018 it released last week, the White House described plans to merge the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) into the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The
In case you missed it, we have posted a recorded version of HEC's 2017 Legislative Wrap-Up webinar on our website. In this Members Only program, Ryan Sanada, HEC's Director of Legal and Government Affairs, discussed several
A form providing employees with information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace is set to expire on May 31, 2017. The form, "New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options
It is a best practice for employers to update their employee handbooks periodically to ensure they are both legally compliant and reflective of current company practices. The importance of this effort is underscored by a