Hawaii employment requirements
Minimum Wage
$16.00/hour
Overtime
1.5x after 40h/week
Sick Leave
Not required by state law
Worker Protections
Domestic Worker Bill of Rights in effect
Hawaii Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- •Coverage under Hawaii Employment Practices Act
- •Protection against discrimination
Important notes for Hawaii
- •Hawaii requires overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek for non-casual domestic workers, including live-in workers.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hawaii's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights mean for my contract?
Hawaii has a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights that provides additional protections including: Coverage under Hawaii Employment Practices Act, Protection against discrimination. 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, and a city or county rate may be higher. The contract builder currently checks the statewide rate only, so confirm the local rate for the work address.