Hawaii onboarding checklist for employers
An onboarding checklist makes sure every new hire gets the same paperwork, notices and training. Here is what changes when the employee works in Hawaii.
Hawaii rules that affect this form
| Minimum wage | $16.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Meal breaks | No state requirement for adult employees (minors only). |
| Rest breaks | No state requirement. |
| 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
- Form I-9 completed by the end of the employee's third day of work
- Federal W-4 and the state withholding form, if the state has one
- Report the new hire to the state new-hire registry
- Required state and federal workplace posters and written notices
- Paid sick leave, break and overtime rules explained in plain terms
- Handbook acknowledgment signed and filed
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Hawaii onboarding checklist form?
Hawaii does not publish one required onboarding checklist 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
Onboarding Checklist by state
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