HEC has published the 2015 State Employment Law Changes report, which provides a summary of twenty-four new laws enacted during the Regular Session of the Twenty-Eighth Legislature in 2015 that affect the field of
Hawaii Employers Council is proud to present a six-part management training series on "Creating the Next Level of Managers". The series, which runs between September 10 and November 5, will feature a range of topics and
Cathy Keaulani, Research and Compensation Services Manager, will present a break-out session on compensation practices at the SHRM Hawaii State Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center on October 9. Cathy will join a
Prompted by HMSA's request to increase individual insurance premiums by 49%, the Legislature held a hearing on July 23 to explore the Insurance Division's rate review process. Insurance Commissioner Gordon Ito and Tammy
After months of speculation, the Department of Labor issued proposed regulations last month that would update and revise overtime regulations. Under the proposed rule, the salary threshold for overtime exemption would raise
Analyzing food industry processes ranging from production, processing, distribution, storage and retail, research has shown that workers are at increased risk of occupational illness, injury or death when compared to other
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has postponed the enforcement date of the confined spaces rule issued in May. The rule, which takes effect on August 3, will not be fully enforced until October 2,
The Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) has released a small group plan comparison guide for plans effective October 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The guide provides updated