Every employer that operates in the state of Hawaii is subject to state and federal labor laws and the ordinances of any municipality in which they operate. In addition to governing the working conditions of employees, both state and federal laws require Hawaii employers to post notices in the workplace to inform employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law and how to report potential violations. Some notices must be visible to job applicants as well as employees.
CPC’s Hawaii All-On-One™ Labor Law Poster contains the most commonly-required Hawaii state labor law notices, as well as the most commonly-required federal labor law notices. In this article, we take a closer look at the state notices included on your Hawaii All-On-One™ Labor Law Poster so that you know why, where, and for which individuals the poster must be displayed.
Hawaii Wage and Hour Law
What’s it about?
This poster covers Hawaii’s minimum wage rate, overtime, payment of wages, pay day notice and pay statements, withholding of wages, Hawaii Family Leave provisions, wages on government contracts, refusal of lie detector tests, work injury rights, and contact information for Hawaii’s Wage Standards Division.
Who must post?
Every employer must post the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Wage and Hour Law notice in conspicuous places in every establishment where any employee is employed to permit the employee to observe readily a copy on the way to or from the employee’s place of employment.
Where can I review this requirement?
Wage and Hour Haw. Rev. Stat. § 387-6(b)
Family Leave Haw. Rev. Stat. § 398-1.5
Laws Prohibiting Employment Discrimination
What’s it about?
This notice informs employees of their right to be free from discriminatory practices in employment on the basis of any specified category. The notice describes the types of practices that are unlawful and provides examples. The notice also informs employees they have the right to file a complaint for unlawful discrimination with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. Contact information for the Human Rights Commission is provided.
Who must post?
Hawaii’s law against discriminatory practices applies to any employer having one or more employees. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations requires employers to post this notice.
Where can I review the law’s requirements?
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 378-1 – 387-6
Disability Compensation Law
What’s it about?
This notice informs employees that they have the right:
- to receive Workers’ Compensation wage replacement benefits and medical care for work-related injuries. (Haw. Rev. Stat., tit. 21, ch. 386)
- to receive Temporary Disability Insurance benefits for a disabling non work-related injury/illness and TDI eligibility requirements. (Haw. Rev. Stat., tit. 21, ch. 392)
- to enroll in and receive benefits for a non work-related injury or illness under their employer’s Prepaid Health Care insurance plan. (Haw. Rev. Stat., tit. 21, ch. 393)
Who must post?
Every employer with one or more employees must post the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Disability Compensation Law notice to inform employees about the Workers Compensation benefits, Temporary Disability Insurance benefits and Prepaid Health Care insurance benefits.
Where can I review these requirements?
Workers Compensation notice (Haw. Admin. Rules §12-10-68)
Temporary Disability notice (Haw. Admin. Rules §12-11-56)
Prepaid Health Care notice (Haw. Admin. Rules §12-12-64)
Unemployment Insurance Law
What’s it about?
This notice explains employees’ right to unemployment benefits in the event of job loss or a reduction in hours. Benefit filing instructions and contact information for island Unemployment Insurance Office numbers are included.
Who must post?
Every employer with one or more employees must post and maintain, in accessible and conspicuous places in all establishments or places of business where workers perform their service, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Unemployment Insurance Law posting.
Where can I review this requirement?
Haw. Admin. Rules § 12-5-77
Haw Rev. Stat. § 383
Hawaii Occupational Health and Safety
What’s it about?
This notice informs employees of their right to report unsafe conditions in the workplace free from discrimination under the Hawaii Occupational Health and Safety Law (HIOSH). The notice also describes the employer’s responsibility to correct workplace hazards, report serious injuries and provide training to workers. Contact information for the federal OSHA Regional Administrator and HIOSH are provided.
Who must post?
All employers are required to post prominently in the workplace the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ notice informing employees of their rights and obligations under the HIOSH law.
Where can I review this requirement?
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 396-6(f)
Required Notice to Dislocated Workers/Plant Closings
What’s it about?
The notice informs employees of their right to notice of possible layoffs or termination due to relocation or shutting down of a business’ operations under the Dislocated Workers Act. Employees are also notified of the Dislocated Worker Allowance. Contact information for the Workforce Development Department is provided.
Who must post?
The Dislocated Workers Act applies to employers with 50 or more employees.
Where can I review the law’s requirements?
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 394B
Haw. Admin. Rules § 12-506-7
Whistleblower Protection Act
What’s it about?
This notice advises employees that they are protected from any adverse employment action for reporting a violation or suspected violation of a law or government contract or for participating in an investigation, hearing or inquiry conducted by a government agency or court of law.
Who must post?
An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep the employer’s employees informed of their protections and obligations under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act.
Where can I review this requirement?
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 378-68
Breastfeeding in the Workplace
What’s it about?
This notice explains nursing employees’ right to reasonable break time and a private location to express breast milk. The posting describes the employer undue hardship exception, penalties and enforcement measures.
Who must post?
Every employer with one or more employees must post a notice in a conspicuous place accessible to employees and use other appropriate means to keep the employer’s employees informed of the protections and obligations under the Hawaii Employment Practices Act, Opportunity to Express Milk. (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 378-91 – § 378-93.)
Where can I review this requirement?
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 378-92(b)
Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notice
What’s it about?
The poster advises employees of the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline telephone number, services and language support.
Who must post?
Liquor licensees, massage therapy establishments, and establishments that employ erotic massagers or dancers must post in a place readily accessible to individuals in the employer’s employ the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Poster, as described.
Any special considerations?
The poster must be no smaller than eight and one-half inches by eleven inches in size and contain the specified text.
Where can I review this requirement?
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 371-20