HB695

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

Hawaii HB695 creates a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Employers with five or more employees must contribute 100% of payroll contributions, while smaller employers contribute 50%. Benefits cover up to 26 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave per year. Eligible employees include those caring for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, or a qualifying service member. Employers must provide notice of employee rights and cannot retaliate against employees for exercising their rights.