What are the rights of employees with respect to unpaid wages?
In Hawaii, employees have the right to receive unpaid wages for any work they have done. An employee can file a claim with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) if they feel they are not being paid for the work they have completed. The DLIR can investigate the claims and if they find that an employee is owed unpaid wages, the employer must pay the employee the full amount plus interest. Employees also have the right to initiate a civil action if the employer does not pay the wages within a reasonable time after notice. In addition, employees have the right to ask the DLIR to convene a Wage Board to hear and decide the matter. The Wage Board will hear both sides of the case, and they can issue an order for the employer to pay the wages plus interest and attorney fees. Employees also have the right to contact the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor and file a complaint if their unpaid wages are not addressed in Hawaii. The Department of Labor could investigate the claim and if it is found that the employer violated any wage and hour laws, they could impose penalties on the employer. Overall, Hawaii employees have the right to receive unpaid wages for any work they have completed. If an employer does not pay wages within a reasonable time after notice, an employee can file a claim with the DLIR or the U.S. Department of Labor, and those agencies could investigate and impose penalties on the employer if appropriate.
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