HI SB535

Amends the definition of "employment" to include domestic workers in homes, establishing them as covered employees under Hawaii's employment laws except where specifically exempted.

Adds unlawful discriminatory practice prohibiting employers from discharging or discriminating against domestic workers based on race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability, or marital status.

Defines three new terms for minimum wage law: "casual basis" employment as irregular work not exceeding 20 hours per week, "companionship services for the aged or infirm," and "domestic service" including cooks, maids, housekeepers, babysitters, and other household workers.

Modifies the minimum wage law's employee exemption to exclude only domestic workers employed on a casual basis or providing companionship services for the aged or infirm, bringing non-casual domestic workers under minimum wage protections.

Effective July 1, 2113.