On August 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule, “Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation.” The final rule is effective 60 days after its publication, on October 23,
On July 3, 2023, Governor Josh Green signed SB1057 SD2 HD2 CD1 into law as Act 203. Hawaii Employers Council has been tracking this bill as it will have significant impacts on how Hawaii employers pay their employees. Act
In a recent opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, an employer’s practice of rounding employees’ timesheets came under fire. A former employee sued the employer, alleging violations of the Fair
In the aftermath of the devastating Maui wildfire, our family and friends in the Maui community face a critical need for support, resources, and renewed hope. The strength of our community lies in our ability to stand
As announced, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its long-awaited proposed regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on Friday, August 11, 2023. Public comment will be
The Maui wildfire has left a trail of destruction, affecting businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters. Both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are
Last week the Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) was thrilled to welcome esteemed author and researcher, Sara Christiansen, for an engaging seminar titled "HR LeaderShift." Over the course of two enlightening days, Christiansen
In a significant move towards promoting workplace equality and supporting the rights of pregnant and postpartum workers, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking