IRS Standard Mileage Rates for 2021 On December 22, the IRS issued the 2021 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) updated its Site-Specific Targeting ("SST") Directive, which is its main inspection plan for non-construction workplaces with 20+ employees. Under the
On December 22, the DOL announced a final rule revising its tipped employee regulations. The DOL also provided FAQs. Among other things, the final rule: Allows employers that do not take a tip credit to implement mandatory
SHRM Hawaii is launching its inaugural HR Executive Leadership Program. This Fellows program was created to enhance the visionary and strategic leadership capabilities of HR executives of tomorrow that will drive
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced a new Certainty Directive to provide clear and specific guidelines to ensure that contractors know what OFCCP expects of them so they can
We at Hawaii Employers Council extend our best wishes for a happy holiday season and a Happy New Year! To view HEC’s Holiday video, please click here. Holiday Hours Our office will close on Thursday, December 24 at
Mayor Caldwell announced an additional 90-day "education period" for the Disposable Food Ware Ordinance (“DFWO”). The DFWO would have required food vendors to only provide fossil fuel-free utensils made of