HRS § 467-1.5 - Employer-employee relationship

Nothing in this chapter or in any of the rules adopted to implement this chapter shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between a real estate broker and the broker's licensees; provided that the commission shall have all power necessary to regulate the relationships, duties and liabilities among real estate brokers and real estate salespersons in order to protect the public. [L 1977, c 197, §1(1); gen ch 1985; am L 1989, c 217, §2] Case Notes Statute's plain language establishes that statutorily-mandated control cannot create an employment relationship. 79 H. 208, 900 P.2d 784 (1995).