State of Hawai'i Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

01/13/2026

DHRD will be attending the State of Hawai'i Department of Labor & Industrial Relations WDD Career Fair next week Wednesday. Join us to learn about job opportunities with various State of Hawai'i agencies!

12/16/2025

HAWAIʻI’S MINIMUM WAGE INCREASES TO $16.00 ON JANUARY 1
Act 115 Establishes a Civil Penalty for Violations

Hawaiʻi’s statewide minimum wage rate will increase to $16.00 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This marks the third step in a series of scheduled increases, culminating in a final rate of $18.00 per hour on January 1, 2028. In addition, the 2025 Legislature enacted Act 115, establishing a minimum civil penalty of $500 for employers who violate the Wage and Hour Law.

“The Legislature’s phased approach to increasing the minimum wage is designed to support working families and foster economic stability in Hawaiʻi,” said Jade T. Butay, DLIR director. “These penalties serve as a deterrent and help ensure fairness for all employers who comply with wage laws.”

For more information about Hawaiʻi’s Wage and Hour Law, visit:

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