Hawaii HB478 aims to increase accountability for state and county employers by ensuring timely wage payments and clarifying employer definitions.
Hawaii HB478 amends state law to ensure state and county employers are held to the same standard as private employers in timely wage payments. It mandates back pay and damages for unpaid wages, including interest at six percent per year. The bill amends the definition of "employer" to include the State and any political subdivision, clarifying that these entities must adhere to wage payment timelines. This change aims to enhance accountability and ensure employees receive their wages on time.
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