Employment & Worker Protection · Hawaii
Hawaii Pay Transparency Law
SB 1057 - enacted in Hawaii.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2023
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 34/100
- Hawaii strictness
The bottom line
Hawaii Pay Transparency Law is an enacted law in Hawaii, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2024-01-01
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 34/100
- Hawaii strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Hawaii legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Hawaii Pay Transparency Law
Hawaii Pay Transparency Law (SB 1057) is an enacted law in Hawaii under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2023-07-03 and becomes effective on 2024-01-01. Hawaii currently reports 3 tracked regulations with 3 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 34/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Hawaii within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 1057 itself.
Applicability under Hawaii Pay Transparency Law: 50+ employees. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG enforcement. Notable exemptions: Under 50. Internal transfers..
Summary
Pay range for 50+ employee employers.
Key Requirements
Hourly rate or salary range in listings. Includes remote positions.
Penalties
AG enforcement.
Applicability
50+ employees.
Exemptions
Under 50. Internal transfers.
Official Source
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/archives/measure_indiv_Archives.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1057&year=2023How Hawaii compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Hawaii ranks #21 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Hawaii is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Hawaii Pay Transparency Law enacted?
Hawaii Pay Transparency Law was enacted on 2023-07-03 and became effective on 2024-01-01. It was introduced as SB 1057.
What are the penalties for violating Hawaii Pay Transparency Law?
AG enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Hawaii Pay Transparency Law apply to small businesses?
50+ employees. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Hawaii compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Hawaii has a regulatory strictness score of 34/100, based on 3 enacted regulations out of 3 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Hawaii Pay Transparency Law?
The official text of Hawaii Pay Transparency Law (SB 1057) is available from the Hawaii legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Hawaii Pay Transparency Law is enacted in Hawaii, effective 2024-01-01. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Hawaii ranks #21 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Hawaii tracks across all five policy areas. Hawaii profile
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