Labor & Employment

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 2587: RELATING TO LABOR.

Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies delivery drivers as employees, extending wage, benefits, and safety protections under labor laws rather than contractor status.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 2028: RELATING TO LABOR DAY.

HB 2028 establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for employers who provide a paid Labor Day holiday to construction workers. This policy directly affects construction employers (who may claim the credit) and construction workers (who receive a paid holiday). The key provision requires employers to grant a paid holiday on Labor Day to qualify for the tax credit, which is effective July 1, 3000. The bill passed committee in February 2026 with amendments but does not change existing Labor Day holiday requirements for other workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes refundable tax credit for employers providing paid Labor Day to construction workers, directly providing tax relief aligned with fiscal support for middle-income workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates tax credit for employers providing paid Labor Day holiday to construction workers, expanding worker benefits and advancing compensation standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 2034: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for department employees. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for DOT employee transit pilot, directly increasing government spending on public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides fully subsidized transit passes for DOT employees, expanding workplace benefits and reducing commuting costs for workers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funds for DOT to establish subsidized public transit pilot for employees, directly funding and expanding public transit access as a transportation infrastructure initiative.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 1866: RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.

Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates contractor wage/benefit disclosure and permit denial for non-compliance, enforcing labor standards to protect workers' rights.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 864: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Requires an annual report. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables students in DOE work-based learning programs to access workers' comp, enhancing safety and participation in educational internships.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends workers' compensation coverage to high school graduates in work-based learning programs, protecting them from work injury risks during summer employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 753: RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.

Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/3005. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands household care tax credit, increasing tax relief for middle/lower income families by raising applicable percentage and extending credit duration.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax credit for dependent care expenses, reducing financial barriers for workers needing childcare and supporting workforce participation through employment-related benefits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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