Hawaii SB2129 requires a study on the impacts of recent minimum wage increases on businesses and employers.

Hawaii SB2129 mandates the research and economic analysis division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the effects of minimum wage increases enacted under Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. The study will analyze the number of businesses affected by these wage increases and those that closed due to increased labor costs. It will also compare Hawaii's situation with other states that have higher minimum wages.

Hawaii SB2129 requires a study on the impacts of recent minimum wage increases on businesses and employers.

Hawaii SB2129 mandates the research and economic analysis division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the effects of minimum wage increases enacted under Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. The study will analyze the number of businesses affected by these wage increases and those that closed due to increased labor costs. It will also compare Hawaii's situation with other states that have higher minimum wages.