Hawaii State Ethics Commission’s Newsletter

RCUH employees might find the Hawaii State Ethics Commission website (www.hawaii.gov/ethics) informative.  The October 2011 edition of the Hawaii State Ethics Commission’s newsletter, “The High Road,” can also be viewed at this website or at this link: http://hawaii.gov/ethics/pubs_guides/newsltr/2011/2011-2.pdf.   

TRAINING – Employee/Independent Contractor (EIC) Review – (OAHU, HILO, MAUI)TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE:OAHU TRAINING SESSIONHILO TRAINING SESSION

An Employee/Independent Contractor (EIC) Training Session will be held to provide Principal Investigators and Project Administrators with a set of guidelines on EIC Reviews.   ·         RCUH Employee/Independent Contractor Determination process. ·         Independent Contractor, Guest Speaker, and Employee relationships (How To’s) ·         EIC Policy and Memo Templates ·         Master EIC Determinations       Wednesday, … Continue reading “TRAINING – Employee/Independent Contractor (EIC) Review – (OAHU, HILO, MAUI)TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE:OAHU TRAINING SESSIONHILO TRAINING SESSION”

Civil Unions Law – Updates to RCUH Policies Effective January 1, 2012

On January 1, 2012, the Hawaii State Civil Unions Act (S.B. No 232; Act 1) will take effect and will make same and opposite sex couples eligible for civil unions in Hawaii.  Act 1 will give civil union couples legal rights to similar benefits received by married couples.  Please note, however, that Federal law does … Continue reading “Civil Unions Law – Updates to RCUH Policies Effective January 1, 2012”

THE RESOURCE – HR Newsletter

The Resource Volume 14 Issue 10 October 21, 2011   The end of the year is approaching quickly.  Per the RCUH Policy 3.620 for Vacation Leave (see summary below) any “Excess” vacation will be forfeited on January 1, 2012.  Excess vacation is any vacation hours over the allowable carryover amount.  Employees who may be subject … Continue reading “THE RESOURCE – HR Newsletter”