H.B. 1288 Summary

• Repeals the tip credit provision in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 387-2, which previously allowed employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage if combined wages and tips met certain thresholds.

• Requires all employers to pay tipped employees the same minimum wage as other employees, with no deductions or credits for tips received.

• Eliminates the tiered tip credit amounts that ranged from 25 cents to $1.50 per hour depending on the effective date.

• Takes effect upon approval of the Act.