Hawaii Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

Overtime

Hawaii follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.

Minimum Wage

Hawaii sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 and updates it periodically — confirm the current figure before running payroll.

Breaks

Hawaii has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.

Paid Sick Leave & Final Pay

Hawaii has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.

Hawaii Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick Hawaii snapshot: the minimum wage is $16.00/hour (about $8.75 above the federal $7.25), overtime is about $24.00/hour, Hawaii has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due immediately, or by the next business day if conditions prevent immediate payment on discharge.

For Hawaii employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. Hawaii sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due by the next regular payday (or immediately if the employee gave one pay period's notice) when an employee resigns. Confirm current Hawaii figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More Hawaii Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

Hawaii Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions