HB222

Hawaii HB222 amends the definition of "employee" under state wage and hour law to align with federal standards.

Hawaii HB222 modifies the definition of "employee" in state wage and hour law to exclude certain categories of workers from overtime compensation and minimum wage requirements. This change aligns the state's definition with federal standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bill specifies that if the federal minimum wage or maximum workweek is higher than the state's, the federal standards will apply. Conversely, if the state's standards are higher, those will apply.