Talk on Family Leave Issues Set for March 28

The federal Family Leave and Medical Act (FMLA) and the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) have the similar purpose of providing protected leave to employees if they need to miss work due to caring for a family member with a serious illness.  In the application of the laws, there are differences that are important to understand to balance the employee's rights and the employer's concerns. 

The Hawaii Employers Council (HEC) has asked both the local Wage and Hour Division of USDOL and the Hawaii Wage Standards Divison of DLIR to come speak March 28 on this topic.  The talk is open to both members and nonmembers of HEC.  More information about registering for this talk can be found at Hawaii Employers Council or call Vicky Tasaka-Loando at (808) 440-8822. 

This collaborative effort with the USDOL Wage and Hour Division and Hawaii Wage Standards Division is an expression of the MOA signed last year.  (See Sept 20, post)