HI SB342

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations shall conduct a study on implementing a state program requiring employers to provide minimum paid sick leave and supplemental paid sick leave to employees, with focus on effects on small businesses and low-income employees

Study shall consider the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act, and various federal and state laws on health benefits, temporary disability, and workers compensation, covering all employees including those not covered by collective bargaining units

Department shall invite participation from Hawaii Restaurant Association, Retail Merchants of Hawaii, UNITE HERE Local 5, Hawaii Children's Action Network Speaks!, Hawaii Workers Center, and other appropriate employers or representatives

Department shall submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2024 regular session

Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to conduct the study and prepare the legislative report; effective January 1, 2050