US Jurisdictions

Hawaii

New and Updated

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    Employment Law Guide

    USERRA: Hawaii

    Updated to reflect information on case law regarding mandatory arbitration under USERRA.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Taxation of Employee Compensation: Hawaii

    This guide provides HR and payroll professionals with compliance guidance regarding the taxation in Hawaii of commuter transportation fringe benefits.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Workers' Compensation: Hawaii

    Updated to reflect amendments to the workers' compensation regulations including eligibility for benefits, penalties for noncompliance and exchange of medical information, effective July 1, 2016.

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    Handbook Templates

    Smoke-Free Workplace Handbook Statement: Hawaii

    Updated policy and guidance to reflect the prohibition of electronic smoking devices in the workplace, effective January 1, 2016.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Taxation of Employee Benefits: Hawaii

    This guide provides HR and payroll professionals with compliance guidance regarding the tax treatment in Hawaii of salary deferrals to IRC § 125 cafeteria plans and § 401(k) plans, as well as the taxation and reporting of health insurance benefits for those in same-sex marriages and civil unions.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Insurance and Disability Benefits: Hawaii

    This guide provides an overview of legal requirements related to group life insurance and disability benefits in Hawaii.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Independent Contractors: Hawaii

    Hawaii considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its workers compensation law and unemployment insurance law. This guide provides an in-depth review of Hawaii employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

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    Legal Timetable

    Hawaii E-Cigarette Law to Take Effect

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    Posters and Notices

    Hawaii Official State Labor Law Poster

    As mandated by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, all employers must post the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' official labor law poster.

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    Handbook Templates

    Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Hawaii

    Hawaii employers seeking to show their compliance with Hawaii's law regarding use of handheld electronic devices while driving, to promote driving safety and to limit liability from accidents involving employees who are driving and using electronic devices for business-related purposes or in a company-owned vehicle should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

Hawaii at a Glance