Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1454 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 115).

This bill (SB1454, now Act 115) amends Hawaii's wage and hour law to strengthen enforcement and clarify payment requirements. It adds new sections creating a formal process for wage violation orders, allowing employers 20 days to appeal findings, and enabling courts to enforce final orders without appeal. The law also expands the labor enforcement fund to include penalties from wage violations and clarifies that "wage" excludes tips but includes reasonable costs for employer-provided housing or meals. These changes directly affect employers who violate wage laws and employees owed unpaid wages.