H.R. 31 Summary

• Requests the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to study the feasibility of amending the definition of "regular employee" under the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act.

• Proposes changing the definition from "at least 20 hours per week" to "an average of at least 20 hours per week during a four-week period" to account for fluctuating business patterns.

• Aims to prevent employees in retail and hospitality sectors from losing employer-sponsored health insurance eligibility due to irregular work schedules or supervisor schedule manipulation.

• Requires the Department to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes.