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SB 2357

RELATING TO TIP CREDIT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lynn DeCoite and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill SB 2357 modifies tip credit policies affecting service industry wages, currently in committee review with labor and fiscal impacts to be determined.

Referred to LBT, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 2357

Legislative bill overview

SB 2357 relates to Hawaii's tip credit provisions, though the specific proposed changes are not detailed in the available bill summary. The measure was introduced in January 2026 and is currently under committee review in the Labor & Technology (LBT) and Ways & Means (WAM) committees. Without access to the bill's full text, the precise nature of modifications to tip credit laws cannot be determined.

Why this is important

Tip credit policies directly affect wage standards for service industry workers in Hawaii, who currently benefit from the state's relatively high minimum wage protections. Any changes to how tips are credited against minimum wage obligations could significantly impact thousands of hospitality and food service employees' take-home earnings and employer labor costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Worker compensation impact: Changes reducing tip credit thresholds or expanding their application could lower guaranteed base wages for tipped employees, or conversely, eliminating tip credits could increase employer payroll costs
  • Industry competitiveness: Hospitality and restaurant sectors may argue about cost burdens versus worker advocacy groups' concerns about wage adequacy and income volatility
  • Implementation complexity: Modifications to tip credit calculations could create compliance challenges for employers and require administrative adjustments

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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