HI SR129

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is requested to conduct a study of exemptions to Hawaii's minimum wage law contained in section 387-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes

Study must specifically consider whether exemptions from the definition of "employee" should be repealed, including exemptions for agricultural employees at farms with fewer than 20 people, coffee harvesters, domestic caretakers, administrative and supervisory employees, and fish catchers/harvesters

Department must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the Regular Session of 2024

Resolution cites that minimum wage employees in Hawaii must work 123 hours weekly for a one-bedroom rental and 161 hours weekly for a two-bedroom rental at fair market rates, and over 60 percent of island households are severely cost-burdened on housing