HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
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COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
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Rep. Ty Cullen |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION& BUSINESS |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Karen L. Awana |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 01, 2011 |
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TIME: |
9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY. Enacts the optional total unemployment rate trigger.
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LAB/ERB, FIN |
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Makes it an unlawful practice for any employer or labor organization to bar or discharge from employment, withhold pay from, or demote an employee solely because the employee uses accrued and available sick leave.
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LAB/ERB, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION BENEFITS. Clarifies that an injured employee's physician or surgeon may conduct diagnostic testing or engage in a one-time consultation for subspecialty diagnostic evaluation and treatment recommendations from a board-certified or licensed specialist.
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LAB/ERB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Requires an employer who denies a workers' compensation claim, or indicates compensability is not accepted, to submit a written report to DLIR and the claimant that describes the employer's investigation of the claim.
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LAB/ERB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Disallows workers' compensation benefits for the exacerbation of injuries sustained during after work, voluntary recreational, or social activities.
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LAB/ERB, FIN |
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RELATING TO DISLOCATED WORKERS. Authorizes the DLIR to exercise enforcement powers against an employer in a covered establishment that would require the employer to adhere to, and comply with, the notification and penalty provisions of section 394B-9, HRS. Redefines "covered establishment" to include any number of employed persons.
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LAB/ERB, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON SALARIES. Mandates the commission on salaries to hold at least one public hearing before submitting their report and findings to the legislature and governor.
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LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON SALARIES. Requires commission on salaries to conduct a public hearing on Oahu prior to submitting its recommendations to the legislature.
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LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF CONTRACTORS PERFORMING SERVICES. Clarifies that services to be rendered shall be performed by employees paid at wages or salaries not less than the wages paid to public officers and employees for similar work in the State.
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LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO COUNTIES. Authorizes the counties to appoint and remove their respective liquor administrators pursuant to their respective county charter. Provides powers and duties of liquor administrator.
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LAB, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 24 copies (including an original) to Room 422 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6331 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islanders without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
E-MAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to LABTestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov; or
WEB: For comments less than 4MB in size, transmit from the Web page at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6180 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 536-2100.
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________________________________________ Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Karl Rhoads Chair |
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