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When you go to work, you expect to perform your job duties in a professional environment free of harassment. But this does not always happen, and sexual harassment is common in workplaces nationwide. According to a survey conducted by Stop Street Harassment,...
As an at-will state, Hawaii limits the circumstances in which employees can receive legal compensation for wrongful termination. If you feel you received unfair dismissal from your workplace, these laws will determine whether you have a case. Review the possible...
A severance agreement allows you to receive pay and benefits upon leaving a job. Whether you want to leave or not, negotiating your agreement is in your best interests. The U.S. Department of Labor explains there is no federal law requiring a severance package, so any...
If your working life in Hawaii has changed significantly since 2020, you’re not alone. Since businesses started going remote, holding online meetings and not requiring employees to show up at the office, work has been very different. There are a lot of benefits to...
Residents of Hawaii should never feel uncomfortable at their workplaces. Issues like discrimination are illegal, so if they occur, the individual has a right to report it. However, workers who report discrimination sometimes face retaliation. There are certain...
In every U.S. state, including Hawaii, private businesses with 15 or more workers must adhere to anti-discrimination regulations that are set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Recently, a grocery chain failed to meet the standards. Consequently, the...
Hawaii residents who work within the state expect their jobs to be free from harassment. However, for many women, sexual harassment in the workplace is something that still occurs in spite of it being illegal. Recently, a large game maker was the subject of an EEOC...
Individuals who obtain security clearance work at the highest levels of national and international organizations. They handle top-secret information, such as military secrets and government policies, that cannot be read by general members of the public. Employees with...
Disability discrimination in Hawaii is a serious violation of workers' rights. It carries extensive penalties for employers who violate the state law, which protects employees from this type of illegal activity. What Hawaii law says about disability discrimination...
If you've faced discrimination at the hiring level because of your age in Hawaii, don't get discouraged. Unfortunately, many people don't even realize they are discriminating against others until someone points it out to them. This article contains some information...