HB 235 - Paid Sick Leave

• Requires employers in Hawaii to provide employees working more than 80 hours annually with a minimum of one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 56 hours per calendar year unless employer provides higher limit.

• Employees become eligible to use accrued paid sick leave after 90 calendar days of employment and may use leave for personal illness, medical care, preventive care, domestic abuse/sexual assault services, family member care, or public health emergency closures.

• During declared public health emergencies, employers must supplement paid sick leave to ensure full-time employees can access at least 80 hours and part-time employees can access time equal to their typical 14-day schedule.

• Employers must provide notice to employees regarding their paid sick leave rights through individualized notice or posted materials in English and any language spoken by at least 5% of the workforce.

• Employees may pursue civil action for violations with recoverable damages including unpaid sick leave owed, actual damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief; statute of limitations is three years and class actions are permitted.

• Effective date: July 1, 2023.