HI HCR63

Urges the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to make fighting wage theft a priority in Hawaii.

Identifies wage theft (pay-related violations by employers) as a major economic justice issue that harms workers, families, and ethical businesses.

Notes that wage theft depresses consumer spending and causes loss of tax revenue to the state.

References Hawaii's 2011 agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to share information on wage theft and the state's failing grade from the Progressive States Network in 2012.

Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations.