THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON LABOR |
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Senator Brian Kanno, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 15, 2004 |
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TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 1769 HD1 (HSCR698-04) |
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR BROADCAST INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES. Makes it unlawful for a broadcast employer to include in any employment contract with a current or prospective broadcast employee a provision that prevents the employee for seeking and commencing employment with another employer after termination of the contract. (HB1769 HD1) |
LBR, JHW |
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HB 1374 HD2 (HSCR764-04) |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Entitles parties that successfully investigates fraud to be entitled to 50 percent of a fine of not more than $10,000 for each violation upon a determination that fraud was committed. Authorizes the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to initiate investigations, prosecutions, and disciplinary actions relating to workers' compensation. (HB1374 HD2) |
LBR, CPH |
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HB 1774 HD2 (HSCR729-04) |
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. Encourages eligible claimants of unemployment insurance to seek gainful employment by permitting claimants to receive their weekly benefit amount without regard to earnings received from employment. Allows for the use of federal Reed Act funds to offset anticipated increases in unemployment insurance claims. (HB1774 HD2) |
LBR, WAM |
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HB 1778 HD2 (HSCR604-04) |
RELATING TO WAGES. Authorizes an employer to furnish to an employee an electronic record of an employee's total gross compensation, the amount and purpose of each deduction, total net compensation, date of payment, and pay period covered, in lieu of a printed, typewritten, or handwritten record, upon receipt of written authorization from the employee. (HB1778 HD2) |
LBR, WAM |
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HB 2740 HD1 (HSCR639-04) |
RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT CHANGES. Extends from sixty to ninety days the period by which employers must notify employees and the director of labor and industrial relations of its intention to close, partially close, or relocate. Requires employers to provide written notification of the discontinuance, termination, or reduction of housing or housing assistance to employees and the director of labor and industrial relations. Defines "housing assistance" (HB2740 HD1). |
LBR |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 202, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6830.
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________________________________________ Senator Brian Kanno Chair |
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