HI SB516

Allows employees to take family leave separate from victim leave when seeking safety, medical attention, or victim services related to domestic or sexual violence against the employee or their minor child.

Employees may use this family leave in addition to existing victim leave under Hawaii law, without being required to exhaust other paid or unpaid leave first.

Requires employers to accept certification of domestic or sexual violence from health care providers, victim services organizations, attorneys or advocates, or police/court records.

Mandates employers maintain strict confidentiality of all information related to domestic or sexual violence, including employee statements and documentation, with limited exceptions for court orders or employee consent.

Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive application to rights, duties, or proceedings that existed before the effective date.