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This bill establishes a comprehensive Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Hawaii that will be administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Beginning January 1, 2027, employers and employees will start contributing payroll contributions to finance the program, with the system fully operational by January 1, 2028. Eligible employees can receive up to 12 weeks of family leave and 26 weeks of medical leave per application year, with wage replacement benefits calculated on a sliding scale based on the employee's average weekly wage. The program covers various leave scenarios, including caring for a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, addressing domestic violence, supporting military service members, and managing an employee's own serious health condition. Employers are required to maintain health benefits and job protection for employees during their leave, and the bill prohibits retaliation against employees who use these benefits. Self-employed individuals can also opt into the program by paying contributions. The bill includes provisions for public education about the program, establishes a trust fund to manage the program's finances, and requires annual reporting to the legislature about program participation and outcomes.

Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1054&year=2026