Hawaii Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Hawaii Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: HRS § 387-2
Hawaii statutory minimum wage is $14.00/hr ($1.25 max tip credit if total pay exceeds min wage by $7.00/hr). FLSA weekly overtime rules apply.
Employee Statutory Rights (HI)
- ✓ Minimum wage of $14.00/hr.
- ✓ Strict tip credit rules requiring combined pay + tips to exceed minimum wage by $7.00/hr.
- ✓ 1.5x overtime for hours over 40.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (HI)
- § Pay direct wage of at least $12.75/hr to tipped employees.
- § Provide written statement of pay rates on paydays.
- § Comply with Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act.
Common Hawaii Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Claiming tip credit when total hourly earnings are less than $21.00/hr.
Delayed wage payment past regular payday.
Illegal uniform cleaning deductions.
Did Your Employer Violate Hawaii Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from HRS § 387-2
Based on Hawaii labor code standards (HRS § 387-2), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Hawaii
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & HI Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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