SCR 147 Summary

• Department of Labor and Industrial Relations requested to convene a Four-Day Work Week Task Force to evaluate implementation of four-day work weeks for Hawaii state employees.

• Task Force to consist of seven members including the DLIR Director (chair), directors of Human Resources Development, Business/Economic Development/Tourism, and Health, plus representatives from University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization and two public employee unions (HGEA and UPW).

• Task Force directed to review studies on four-day work weeks, evaluate flexible work hour options, identify implementation barriers, and recommend procedures for adoption.

• Task Force must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature by December 1, 2022, and dissolve on June 30, 2023.

• Resolution cites potential benefits including energy cost savings (6-13% in prior Hawaii pilot), reduced employee absences, increased productivity (40% in Microsoft Japan pilot), and improved work-life balance.