Hawaii SB442 allows certain retirees to be reemployed without losing benefits, addressing labor shortages.

Hawaii SB442 amends the state's retirement system to allow specific retirees to be reemployed without losing their benefits. This includes elective officers, jurors, part-time employees, and those in labor shortage positions identified by the Department of the Attorney General. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to contribute to the pension fund for rehired retirees in labor shortage positions. The changes aim to address labor shortages and difficult-to-fill positions in the state.

Hawaii SB442 allows certain retirees to be reemployed without losing benefits, addressing labor shortages.

Hawaii SB442 amends the state's retirement system to allow specific retirees to be reemployed without losing their benefits. This includes elective officers, jurors, part-time employees, and those in labor shortage positions identified by the Department of the Attorney General. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to contribute to the pension fund for rehired retirees in labor shortage positions. The changes aim to address labor shortages and difficult-to-fill positions in the state.