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HI HB478
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jackson Sayama
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "employer" under Hawaii's wage payment laws (Chapter 388) to include the State of Hawaii and county governments, which were previously exempt
- State and county employers would be subject to wage payment requirements when no comparable provision exists in the public employee law (Chapter 78)
- References Act 135 (2017), which requires employers to pay wages within 7 days after a pay period ends or face penalties of at least $500 or $100 per employee per day of violation
- Penalties for late wage payment also include back pay, damages equal to unpaid wages, and 6% annual interest from the date wages were due
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Employment.
Employment
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Labor & Public Employment1/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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