Establishes a portable benefits program for gig workers in Hawaii, ensuring they receive benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

The bill establishes a portable benefits program for gig workers in Hawaii, ensuring they receive benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Qualified benefit providers will administer these benefits, which are funded by contributions from contracting agents. Workers can select and change their benefit providers annually. The program is designed to be independent of employers and connected to individual workers, ensuring economic stability for gig workers. The board of trustees will oversee the program, establish rules, and monitor compliance.

Establishes a portable benefits program for gig workers in Hawaii, ensuring they receive benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

The bill establishes a portable benefits program for gig workers in Hawaii, ensuring they receive benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Qualified benefit providers will administer these benefits, which are funded by contributions from contracting agents. Workers can select and change their benefit providers annually. The program is designed to be independent of employers and connected to individual workers, ensuring economic stability for gig workers. The board of trustees will oversee the program, establish rules, and monitor compliance.