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Hawaii Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What is the minimum wage in Hawaii?
  A: The minimum wage in Hawaii is currently $7.25 per hour. Workers who are exempt from the minimum wage law are those at a guaranteed monthly salary of $2000 per month; … More
• Q: What Is The Law Regarding Overtime?
  A: Employers must pay 1 and ½ times regular pay for hours in excess of 40 hours per week. Employers in certain industries may select 20 work­weeks per year … More
• Q: What Is The Law Regarding Required Paydays?
  A: Employers are required to pay wages regularly at least twice each calendar month and within 7 days after the end of each pay period. . Discharged employees must be … More
• Q: Please Explain The New Hire Program.
  A: All businesses, state and local government employers, non­profit organizations, regardless of the number of employees, must report New Hires to the Child Support … More
• Q: How Can An Employer Report?
  A: When you report, the following information must be included: Employee's name Employee's address Employee's Social Security Number Employer's name Employer's address … More
• Q: What Action Can I Take If I Feel I Have Been Discriminated Against?
  A: The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission was established to provide a mechanism for the uniform enforcement of Hawaii's anti­discrimination statutes including part I of … More

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