As of July 1, 2026, employers with 100+ employees working in Hawaii must allow workers to take family leave for a “qualifying military exigency.” This term includes any exigency related to active-duty service by the child, spouse, sibling, grandchild, parent, or reciprocal beneficiary in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Applicable employers must update state family leave policies to include this as a permitted reason for taking leave.

This article is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with an employment lawyer or accountant for additional clarification on how these changes impact your company.