HRS §398A-1
Who counts as an employee and employer
This section defines key terms used in the law. It explains who is an employee, what employee benefits include, and which private businesses count as employers. The definitions depend on how long someone has worked and how many people the business employs.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this chapter: "Employee" means a person who may be permitted, required, or directed by an employer for wages or pay to engage in any employment and who has been employed by that employer for at least one year immediately preceding the commencement of leave provided under this chapter. "Employee benefits" means all benefits, other than salary and wages, provided or made available to an employee by an employer and includes group life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, and pensions, regardless of whether benefits are provided by a policy or practice of an employer. "Employer" means any private: (1) Person; (2) Partnership; (3) Corporation; (4) Association; or (5) Other business entity, that employs fifty or more employees.
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