The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, available for use beginning August 1, 2023. Employers
Nowadays, it seems almost every employer is experiencing challenges in recruiting and retaining employees. The bad news is that there doesn’t seem to be a magic wand that can be waved to fix this issue. The good news
The results of the 2023 Retirement Plan Survey provide valuable insights into the landscape of retirement plans and the practices followed by local organizations. The survey highlights the predominant use of defined
Following the Governor’s veto deadline on July 11, Hawaii Employers Council issued its final set of legislative reports for the 2023 legislative session.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced it will delay the collection of 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data to this fall. The data collection was originally scheduled to begin in mid-July. The exact date
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court (the Court) issued its highly anticipated decision in Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General, 600 U.S. __ (2023), in which it clarified the burden employers must prove when denying a
The 2023 Hotel Industry Salary Survey reveals several notable findings regarding the impacts of COVID-19 and salary practices in the hospitality sector. Vaccination mandates have largely disappeared, with only 4.5% of
As I reflect on my first year as president and CEO of the Hawaii Employers Council, I can't help but feel grateful for the insights and support we've received from our members, staff, and Board. You all have played a crucial