A Guide to Hiring Youth in Hawaiʻi
Everything you need to know about hiring youth in Hawaii—from fundamental requirements to examples of what teenage workers can and can’t do.
Ask HR: “Am I required to pay the salary posted in my job ads?”
Your job ad brought in a promising candidate. But if they don't meet all requirements, are you still obligated to pay as advertised?
The Do’s and Don’ts of Recruiting Passive Candidates
Hawaii is in a hiring pickle: lots of companies are looking for workers; not nearly enough workers are looking for new positions. At almost full statewide employment, recruiting passive candidates will—if it hasn’t already—become a necessity for many local employers.
4 Ways to Get Workers to Wear Personal Protective Equipment
Despite the legal requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE), enforcing its use can be a challenge for many employers. Here are four ways to encourage use of personal protective equipment in order to create a safer workplace.
Work from Home Safety Tips
Hawaii was recently named the second-worst state in the U.S. to work from home. To tackle the rising challenges, our Risk Management experts have put together some tips on how to maintain a safe and productive home office environment.
How to Hire Employees Who Love What They Do
The desire to please and impress an employer will produce droves of candidates all claiming to be passionate about your position and company. So, how can you tell if a candidate is simply enthusiastic or actually has a passion for their work?
Guide to Illegal Interview Questions
Asking the wrong interview questions can result in a bad hire or worse yet, put a company at risk for potential claims of discrimination. Download our easy-to-use interview guide to lawful and unlawful interview questions.
Ask HR: “How do I choose between two employees asking for leave at the same time?”
Two of your employees just requested leave, but how do you decide which request to grant? Our HR expert Michele Kauinui weighs in on how to manage leave requests fairly.
New Expansions to Hawaii’s Family Leave Law
A new law from the 2020 legislative session expands the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to include care for employee’s grandchildren and provides long-awaited clarification on sibling eligibility.
Hawaii Criminal Background Check Law: What Employers Need to Know
Hawaii criminal background check law is among the most protective in the nation. It’s also a potential minefield for employers.
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