SB461 amends Hawaii wage laws to clarify wage definitions, enhance penalties for non-compliance, and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
SB461 amends Hawaii wage laws by redefining "wage" to exclude tips and gratuities, except for specific purposes. It enhances penalties for employers who fail to pay wages or make illegal deductions, imposing fines and potential criminal charges. The bill also strengthens enforcement by allowing the director to secure restitution of illegal wage deductions and to bring legal actions on behalf of employees. Employers found in violation are liable for unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and penalties, which are deposited into the labor law enforcement special fund.
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