Hawaii HB1135 amends the Wage and Hour Law to enhance enforcement and penalties for wage violations.

Hawaii HB1135 amends the Wage and Hour Law by adding provisions for wage payment violations, including the ability for the director to issue orders and seek court judgments for unpaid wages and penalties. It also increases penalties for willful violations, including fines and potential criminal charges. The bill establishes a labor law enforcement special fund to deposit collected penalties and appropriates moneys for the fund. It redefines "wage" to exclude tips and gratuities and clarifies the conditions under which employers can be held liable for wage violations.

Hawaii HB1135 amends the Wage and Hour Law to enhance enforcement and penalties for wage violations.

Hawaii HB1135 amends the Wage and Hour Law by adding provisions for wage payment violations, including the ability for the director to issue orders and seek court judgments for unpaid wages and penalties. It also increases penalties for willful violations, including fines and potential criminal charges. The bill establishes a labor law enforcement special fund to deposit collected penalties and appropriates moneys for the fund. It redefines "wage" to exclude tips and gratuities and clarifies the conditions under which employers can be held liable for wage violations.