SB458 amends Hawaii law to include the State and political subdivisions as employers for wage payment accountability.

SB458 amends the definition of "employer" in Hawaii Revised Statutes to include the State and any political subdivision when it comes to wage payment accountability. The bill aims to ensure that state and county employers are held to the same standard as other employers in timely wage payments. It also allows for back pay and damages with interest for unpaid wages. The changes do not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.

SB458 amends Hawaii law to include the State and political subdivisions as employers for wage payment accountability.

SB458 amends the definition of "employer" in Hawaii Revised Statutes to include the State and any political subdivision when it comes to wage payment accountability. The bill aims to ensure that state and county employers are held to the same standard as other employers in timely wage payments. It also allows for back pay and damages with interest for unpaid wages. The changes do not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.