Hawaii offer letter for employers
An offer letter confirms the job, pay, start date and employment terms in writing. Here is what changes when the employee works in Hawaii.
Hawaii rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $16.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Overtime | No daily overtime. Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek. Employees guaranteed $4,000+ a month are exempt from the state wage and overtime law. |
| Paid sick leave | No statewide mandate. Employers that offer sick leave must disclose the policy, and employers with 100+ employees must let employees use up to 10 days of it a year for family leave. Verify |
| Other rules to know | Pay transparency: employers with 50+ employees must include an hourly rate or salary range in job listings (since Jan 1, 2024). Salary history questions have been banned since 2019. Employers must provide Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and, under the Prepaid Health Care Act, health insurance for eligible employees. |
What to include
- Job title, manager, start date and work location (or remote status)
- Pay rate and pay frequency, and whether the role is exempt or non-exempt from overtime
- At-will employment statement (where at-will applies) so the letter is not read as a contract
- Contingencies such as a background check or Form I-9 verification
- Benefits summary and when eligibility starts, including any paid sick leave the state requires
- A clear accept-by date and signature line
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Hawaii offer letter form?
Hawaii does not publish one required offer letter for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Hawaii rules on this page.
What is the minimum wage in Hawaii in 2026?
$16.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. Rose from $14.00 to $16.00 on Jan 1, 2026. No change for 2027. The final scheduled step is $18.00 on Jan 1, 2028. No local minimum wages.
Is paid sick leave required in Hawaii?
No statewide mandate. Employers that offer sick leave must disclose the policy, and employers with 100+ employees must let employees use up to 10 days of it a year for family leave.
Other Hawaii forms
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