Cybersafe Hawai`i Program Available at No Cost for Eligible SMBs
The State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has launched Cybersafe Hawai`i, a program offering cyber awareness services for Hawaii businesses that: Cybersafe Hawai’i offers a technical assessment of your IT systems to identify vulnerabilities. Valued at over $5,000, the program is offered at no cost through an SBA grant. To […]
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Federal Agencies Issue Joint Statement for Fairness and Equity in the Use of AI
On April 4, 2024, nine federal agencies issued a statement committing to protecting the public from unlawful bias in automated systems, including artificial intelligence (AI), with respect to civil rights, fair competition, consumer protection, and equal opportunity. Although AI can provide insight, increase efficiency and modernize practices, its use also has the potential to perpetuate unlawful bias, […]
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Updated Prevailing Wage Resource Book Available from USDOL Wage & Hour
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has released an updated Prevailing Wage Resource Book (PWRB). The PWRB provides information on labor standards (including the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Service Contract Act and more) for government contractors, contracting agencies, enforcement staff, unions, associations and workers. The updated PWRB discusses WHD’s policies in simpler language and […]
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OFCCP Contractor Portal Open April 1-July 1
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Contractor Portal opened April 1 for covered federal supply and service contractors to certify their compliance with 2024 Affirmative Action Program (AAP) requirements between April 1-July 1, 2024. Covered federal contractors must use the Contractor Portal to certify annually whether they have developed and maintained an AAP for […]
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VEVRAA 2024 Hiring Benchmark Is 5.2 Percent
Effective March 31, 2024, the national VEVRAA hiring benchmark is 5.2% (a reduction from the 2023 benchmark of 5.4%). Employers with federal contracts or subcontracts of $150,000 or more must comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), which prohibits employment discrimination against protected veterans. These contractors must establish a hiring benchmark every […]
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Bryan Andaya on Wage and Hour Law on KHON2’s Video Podcast Series “What’s the Law?”
ES&A Director Bryan Andaya talks about wage and hour law on KHON2’s video podcast series “What’s the Law?” In a segment titled “Wage & Hour Law Pitfalls,” Bryan joins host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss what businesses need to know about overtime, tips and gratuities, and independent contractors to be compliant with federal and state laws.
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Unite Against Hate: An FBI Update for Hawaii Businesses, April 12
CyberHawaii’s 2024 free technology-focused presentations, sponsored by CyberHawaii and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), continue with “Unite Against Hate: An FBI Update for Hawaii Businesses,” April 12, 2024, 12noon-1pm, at the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) facility, 500 Ala Moana Blvd Bldg 5, Suite 200. Crafting effective policies that govern online hate […]
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Cybersecurity Compliance: Preparing for Your Next Contract, April 10
CyberHawaii’s 2024 free technology-focused presentations, sponsored by CyberHawaii and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), continue with “Cybersecurity Compliance: Preparing for Your Next Contract,” April 10, 2024, 9-11am, at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox, 643 Ilalo Street in Kakaako. This in-person event will help SMBs understand cybersecurity regulations for government contractors and suppliers. Presenters will discuss how […]
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On-demand Supervisor Training Series
Ready for spring training to help your employees reach all-star HR status? ES&A offers a 3-part Supervisor Series, pre-recorded and available on demand with a one-month subscription. For one calendar month, you and your staff have unlimited access at your convenience to this value-priced training. Rates are based on total number of employees in your […]
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Legal Compliance Checklist for HR Disaster Planning
How do you get your business through a disaster? Three words: Plan, plan, plan. ES&A Director Trisha Gibo offers a checklist for HR disaster preparedness, identifying areas to focus on before, during and after a disaster (whether a natural disaster or other emergency that disrupts the regular course of business), as well as relevant federal and state […]
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