Hawaii

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Hawaii: Military Exigency Leave Now Protected

Effective July 1, 2026, Act 013 amends the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) to add military exigencies as a qualifying reason for mandated leave. “Qualifying military exigency” means a qualifying exigency that is related to active-duty service by an employee’s child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent in the United States armed forces. Specific military exigencies mirror that allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). When leave is for a qualifying military exigency, appropriate documentation shall include a copy of official military orders.

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