HB425

Hawaii HB425 establishes a paid family leave policy for qualified employees.

Hawaii HB425 amends Chapter 78 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to introduce a new part on paid family leave. This part allows qualified employees to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave in a twelve-month period for reasons such as the birth of a child, placement of a child for adoption or foster care, or to care for a family member with a serious health condition. The leave can be taken continuously or intermittently, depending on the circumstances. Employers may require certification from a health care provider to support the need for leave.