The Department of Health and Human Services issued a final rule, effective July 13, providing guidance on various Affordable Care Act provisions, including setting the 2021 premium adjustment percentage, which effects the
With schools possibly reopening soon – many with “hybrid” schedules (partially in person and partially virtual learning) – employees may have many questions regarding child care leave under the
July 26 marked the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn more about ADA30, Disability Resources from the Department of Labor, and see how you can celebrate the 75th Anniversary of National
On July 10, the Hawaii State Legislature concluded the legislative session for 2020. The Hawaii Employers Council has published two legislative updates, the Legislative Digest for Bills after Sine Die (which provides a list
When employees are disciplined or discharged after making abusive or offensive statements – including profane, racist, and sexually unacceptable remarks – in the course of activity otherwise protected under the
Hawaii's August 8, 2020 primary is right around the corner, and employers no longer need to provide their employees with time off to vote. Beginning with the upcoming primary, all Hawaii elections will be conducted by mail.
Signaling that changes could be coming for the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division ("WHD") announced that it is seeking public input regarding the effectiveness of
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced two six-month pilot programs that will expand opportunities for parties to voluntarily resolve charges through mediation and increase the effectiveness of the