Hawaii Labor Law Updates

All businesses with employees in Hawaii are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.

 

Mandatory change(s) for the state of Hawaii

Date
Poster/Update
  • 01/2024

    Unemployment Insurance-Revised to add a section for making appointments, updated the director name, a phone number, and revision date.

  • 06/2022

    Hawaii Minimum Wage-Revised with new minimum wage rate of $12.00 per hour effective October 1, 2022 and future rate increases for 2024, 2026, and 2028.

  • 09/2020

    Unemployment Insurance-Revised to include a new general contact phone number, COVID-19 related contact, a new department name, a new director, and a new revision date.

  • 09/2020

    Discrimination-Revised with new protected classes, a new director’s name, and a new revision date.

  • 06/2019

    Unemployment Insurance-Added new Director information, a new phone number for individuals with disabilities, and a new revision date.

  • 06/2019

    Discrimination-Added new Director information as well as a new revision date.

  • 06/2019

    Dislocated Workers/Plant Closing-Added new Director information, a new phone number for individuals with disabilities, and a new revision date while removing some old phone numbers.

  • 06/2019

    Hawaii Minimum Wage-Removed outdated minimum wage information and added a new revision date.

  • 06/2019

    Occupational Safety and Health Protection-Added new phone number for individuals with disabilities as well as a new revision date.

  • 06/2019

    Workers' Compensation/Disability Compensation-Added new Director information as well as a new revision date.

  • 12/2017

    Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated with new layout and additional information regarding OSHA, added logo and image. New address and phone number.

  • 12/2017

    Vermont Minimum Wage-Updated with the addition of sibling as a protected class for use of family leave.

  • 07/2014

    Hawaii Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2015 minimum wage rate of $7.75 per hour, effective January 1, 2015. In addition, the minimum wage rate for 2016, 2017, and 2018 is also indicated on the Hawaii Minimum Wage Poster.

  • 11/2013

    Breastfeeding in the Workplace-New poster to inform women of the right to reasonable accommodations during pregnancy.

  • 01/2012

    Discrimination-Employment discrimination section updated to include "transgender and civil union" against employment discrimination practices.

  • 12/2009

    Hawaii Minimum Wage-Reflects minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour effective January 1, 2007

  • 07/2009

    Hawaii Minimum Wage-The Overtime poster has been combined with the Minimum Wage poster to make one.

Mandatory federal change(s)

Date
Poster/Update
  • 05/2023

    Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.

  • 10/2022

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

  • 07/2016

    Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Update includes new regulation revisions as of August 2016 which includes text regarding nursing mothers and overtime rules.

  • 05/2015

    Wyoming OSHA - Health and Safety Protection-Updated to reflect an employees right to report work-related injuries and illnesses free from retaliation.

  • 07/2009

    Wyoming Minimum Wage-The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25.

  • 11/2009

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Regulation.

  • 11/2008

    The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information.

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Hawaii Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:

  • Payment of Wages (HI Statutes 388-7) Under Hawaii law, you must post information regarding the payment of wages. The full color, easy-to-read Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information.
  • Minimum Wage (HI Statutes 387-6) ) You must provide information regarding minimum wage – failure to do so is a violation of HI Statutes 387-6. The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster lets you display this information conveniently and in a centralized, conspicuous location.
  • Workers Compensation (HI Statutes 386-99) Your employees have certain rights and obligations with respect to Workers' Compensation, and you must inform them of these in a clear and accessible way. The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster lets you do this quickly and easily.
  • Employment Security (HI Statutes 383-31) The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster lets you comply with the Hawaii statues that obliges you to post and maintain, in a conspicuous location, information regarding benefit rights, claims for benefits, and such other matters.
  • Occupational Safety and Health (HI Statutes 396-6(f)) Keeping your workplace safe is your top priority, and you must inform employees of their rights and obligations. The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster lets you inform employees in a clear and straightforward manner.
  • Unemployment Insurance The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster provides information regarding unemployment insurance, and your employees' rights and obligations under Hawaii law. You're legally required to post this information in a conspicuous location.
  • Whistleblower Protection PosterYou must post information outlining the rights and protections afforded to whistleblowers under Hawaii law. The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster allows you to display this information in a convenient and easy-to-read manner.
  • Wash Your Hands PosterA safe workplace is a hygienic one. The wash your hands section of the Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster informs employees on how to safely wash their hands, and keep their workplace safe and healthy.
  • Discrimination Poster Discrimination in the workplace is against the law. The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster displays information that covers this law, and informs employees of their obligation to avoid discriminatory behavior or actions in the workplace.
  • Dislocated Workers / Plant Closing NoticeEmployees have the right to be informed of plant closings or any action that will result in their dislocation. The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information in a clear and straightforward manner.
  • Military Leave Notice Your employees have certain rights granted if they opt to leave employment to perform military service. The Hawaii Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information and ensures that employees are aware of their rights, and that your workplace is compliant.
  • Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
  • Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
  • IRS Withholding Notice Federal law requires that you withhold employee pay per IRS requirements. You must inform employees of this IRS withholding notice. Ensure that the information is displayed clearly, accurately and in a conspicuous location.
  • Anti-Discrimination Notice Discrimination in the workplace is against federal law and subject to severe penalties. You must inform employees of their rights, obligations and protections to work in, and maintain, a discrimination-free workplace.
  • Payday Notice Enter the name of the company, frequency of payment, and the name of the person who will handle inquiries regarding paydays and their title.
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Minimum Wage Rates in Hawaii in 2025:

As of October 1, 2022 Hawaii has a state minimum wage of $12.00 and future rate increases for 2024, 2026, and 2028.

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Important Phone Numbers: State of Hawaii

  • Wage & Hour - (808) 586-8777
  • OSHA - (808) 586-9100
  • Workers' Compensation - (808) 586-9161
  • Unemployment Insurance - (808) 974-4086
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