Labor & Employment

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1387: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in work-based learning programs established and regulated by the Department of Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables students in DOE-regulated work-based learning programs to access workers' comp, supporting educational opportunities and safety without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, expanding worker benefit protection for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Child Labor Workers' Compensation

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passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 1658: RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Amends the collective bargaining negotiation procedure on the repricing of classes within a bargaining unit for public employees. Establishes an impasse procedure to be applied when an employer fails to initiate the negotiation or the parties fail to reach an agreement within certain timeframes. Repeals existing law that requires a different impasse procedure to apply in those situations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes clear impasse procedure for public employee collective bargaining negotiations, strengthening labor rights by preventing stalled negotiations and ensuring timely resolution.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 2386: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.

Clarifies that the requirement to disclose hourly rates or salary ranges on job listings applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employment. Repeals the exemption for employers having fewer than fifty employees from the disclosure requirement. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires pay transparency in job listings for most employers, advancing workers' right to know compensation before applying, while moderately exempting very small businesses.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 478: RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Amends the definition of "employer" in state law that governs payment of wages and other compensation to include the State and counties when a provision in that law has no comparable provision in state law that governs public officers and employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends 'employer' definition to include state/county in wage laws, extending wage payment protections to public workers previously excluded.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1352: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee bargaining costs and salary adjustments, exceeding expenditure ceiling, directly funding public employment within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds collective bargaining cost items and salary adjustments negotiated between state and bargaining units, directly supporting workers' collective bargaining rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 342: RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.

Requires five days of paid family leave annually for certain state and county employees. Ensures the protection of wage, seniority, and other employment benefits of employees who take paid family leave. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 5 days paid family leave with wage/seniority protection for state employees, expanding worker benefits and strengthening employment protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1347: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for public employee salary adjustments, increasing budget allocation for collective bargaining costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAppropriates funds for collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments negotiated between State and bargaining units, directly advancing public sector workers' rights through funding negotiations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget Collective Bargaining

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1523: RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.

Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands collective bargaining protections to independent contractors and NLRB-jurisdiction workers, directly strengthening labor rights and unionization under Hawaii's Employment Relations Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Gig Economy

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 378: RELATING TO DEFERRED RETIREMENT FOR POLICE.

HB 378 creates a program allowing qualified police officers who have met retirement eligibility requirements to continue working instead of retiring immediately. It directly affects eligible law enforcement officers by providing a formal mechanism to delay their retirement date while remaining on active duty. The bill establishes specific criteria for officer eligibility and outlines the process for participating in this deferred retirement option. This policy change would permit departments to retain experienced officers without triggering immediate retirement benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides deferred retirement benefit for police officers, expanding employment benefits and pension options per bill's eligibility criteria.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 695: RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.

By 1/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2028, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mandatory family medical leave insurance program expanding health coverage through payroll-funded benefits, directly advancing healthcare access and protections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates mandatory paid family leave program with employee protections, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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