Definitions
HRS §89C-1.5
in effect89C-1.5. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
"Adjustment" means a change in wages,
hours, benefits, or other term and condition of employment.
"Appropriate authority" means the
governor, the respective mayors, the chief justice of the supreme court, the
board of education, the board of regents, the state public charter school
commission, the Hawaii health systems corporation board, the auditor, the
ombudsman, and the director of the legislative reference bureau. These
individuals or boards may make adjustments for their respective excluded
employees.
"Excluded employee" or
"employee" means any individual who is employed by an appropriate
authority and is not included in an appropriate bargaining unit under section
89-6 and, therefore, is not entitled to collective bargaining coverage under
chapter 89.
[L 2000, c 253, §105; am L 2014, c 99, §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol02_Ch0046-0115/HRS0089C/HRS_0089C-0001_0005.htmFetched: 11/10/2026