Hawaii employment requirements
- Minimum wage
- $16.00/hour
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a week
- Sick leave
- Not required by state law
- Worker protections
Domestic Worker Law in effect
- Protection against discrimination in pay and working conditions based on race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability and other protected traits
- Good to know
- For a nanny who doesn't live in, federal law requires overtime whatever the pay. For a live-in nanny, Hawaii law requires it unless the work is casual (irregular, 20 hours a week or less across all families, and not the nanny's line of work) or the nanny is guaranteed $4,000 or more a month.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hawaii's Domestic Worker Law mean for my contract?
Hawaii has a Domestic Worker Law that provides additional protections, including protection against discrimination in pay and working conditions based on race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability and other protected traits. These protections are referenced in your contract.
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii?
The current statewide minimum wage in Hawaii is $16.00/hour. Your nanny's pay rate must be at or above this amount.