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HRS §89C-1.5

Who is an excluded employee and what counts as an adjustment

This section defines key terms for the chapter. It explains that an adjustment is a change in pay, hours, benefits, or other work conditions. It also lists the officials who can make these changes and who counts as an excluded employee.

employeesstate agencies

The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this chapter: "Adjustment" means a change in wages, hours, benefits, or other term and condition of employment. "Appropriate authority" means the governor, the respective mayors, the chief justice of the supreme court, the board of education, the board of regents, the state public charter school commission, the Hawaii health systems corporation board, the auditor, the ombudsman, and the director of the legislative reference bureau. These individuals or boards may make adjustments for their respective excluded employees. "Excluded employee" or "employee" means any individual who is employed by an appropriate authority and is not included in an appropriate bargaining unit under section 89-6 and, therefore, is not entitled to collective bargaining coverage under chapter 89.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§89-6 Bargaining units for public employees

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