HI SB638

Requires all employers in Hawaii to provide employees who work more than 80 hours annually with a minimum of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per calendar year unless employer provides higher limit.

Permits employees to use accrued paid sick leave for their own mental or physical illness, medical care, preventive care, care of family members with health needs, and closures due to public health emergencies.

Employees become eligible to use paid sick leave after 90 calendar days of employment and accrued leave carries over to the following year.

Employers must provide written notice to employees about paid sick leave entitlements and maintain records for five years; violations subject to civil action with penalties including full paid sick leave owed, damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief.

Effective July 1, 2017, with delayed implementation for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements until contract termination, renewal, or amendment.