Hawaii

Below you will find any recent or upcoming changes to the family and medical leave and/or leave income replacement benefit law(s) within this state.

Last Updated: 05/26/2026

Hawaii Family and Medical Leave Programs

What is the Update?

(Update 05/26/26, Effective 07/01/26): Hawaii recently passed Senate Bill 3082, aligning the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) with the federal FMLA to recognize qualifying military exigencies. As a reminder, the HFLL provides eligible employees with up to 4 weeks of family leave during any calendar year. While the leave reasons now include a qualifying exigency, the birth or adoption of a child or care for a family member with a serious health condition are also covered. Employees who plan to utilize HFLL leave for a qualifying military exigency can be required to provide written certification, and any documentation should include a copy of official military orders. Lastly, when using family leave for a qualifying military exigency under HFLL, the following family members are covered: child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent.

This change will come into effect on July 1, 2026, so be prepared to update your policies and handbooks if you include Hawaii-specific information.

Handbook/Policy Updates

Updates to your company handbook may need to be made if you include Hawaii state-specific leave benefits information.

Notice Requirements

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Larkin Action

The Larkin Company will consider any law changes carefully, and update our internal resources and processes, as well as our employee leave information packets, if necessary.

Further Company Considerations

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Resources

Senate Bill 3082 (HFLL Amendments)

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