Hawaii HB695 establishes a paid family and medical leave insurance program.

Hawaii HB695 introduces a paid family and medical leave insurance program. This program allows eligible employees to take up to twelve weeks of family leave and twenty-six weeks of medical leave annually. Eligible individuals include those caring for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, or a qualifying service member. The program is funded through payroll contributions from employers and employees. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is tasked with implementing the program, including establishing rules, procedures, and a public education campaign.

Hawaii HB695 establishes a paid family and medical leave insurance program.

Hawaii HB695 introduces a paid family and medical leave insurance program. This program allows eligible employees to take up to twelve weeks of family leave and twenty-six weeks of medical leave annually. Eligible individuals include those caring for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, or a qualifying service member. The program is funded through payroll contributions from employers and employees. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is tasked with implementing the program, including establishing rules, procedures, and a public education campaign.