Haw. Rev. Stat. § 378-101

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 378-101 - Definitions

As used in this part:

"Employee" means an individual who performs a service for wages or other remuneration under a contract for hire, written or oral, or expressed or implied. "Employee" includes:

(1) A prospective employee who has applied for or otherwise actively expressed interest in employment with an employer; and

(2) An individual employed by the State or a political subdivision of the State.

"Employer" means a person who has one or more employees. "Employer" includes an agent of an employer or of the State or a political subdivision thereof but does not include the United States.

"Employer-owned communication device" means a device allowing for electronic communications, such as a mobile phone or tablet, that is owned or whose cost is reimbursed by the employer.

"Mobile application" means a type of application software designed to run on a mobile electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet computer.

"Personal communication device" means a device allowing for electronic communication, including a mobile phone and tablet, that is not owned, or the cost of which is not reimbursed, by the employer.

HRS § 378-101

Added by L 2021, c 206,§ 2, eff. 7/6/2021.