HB524

Hawaii HB524 amends the minimum wage rates, increasing them incrementally until reaching $15.00 per hour by 2026.

Hawaii HB524 revises the minimum wage rates under Hawaii Revised Statutes. It sets a series of incremental increases, starting at $6.25 per hour in 2003 and culminating at $15.00 per hour by January 1, 2026. The bill also adjusts the minimum wage for tipped employees, ensuring they receive at least 50 cents more than the applicable minimum wage when including tips. This legislation affects all employers and employees in Hawaii, aiming to align wages with cost-of-living adjustments.