HI SR89

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is requested to convene a Four-Day Work Week Task Force to evaluate implementation of four-day work weeks for Hawaii public employees to improve quality of work, health, and lifestyle.

Task Force membership consists of seven members: Director of Labor and Industrial Relations (chair), Director of Human Resources Development, Director of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Director of Health, one representative from University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, one from Hawaii Government Employees Association AFSCME Local 152, and one from United Public Workers AFSCME Local 646.

Task Force is directed to review studies and health benefits related to four-day work weeks, evaluate how the State can implement flexible work hours and four-day work week options, identify implementation barriers, and recommend procedures for adoption.

Task Force must submit a report with findings, recommendations, proposed legislation, and funding requests to the Legislature no later than December 1, 2023.

Task Force is requested to dissolve on June 30, 2024.