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...
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Month: October 2021
Grocery chain settles after violating anti-discrimination law
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...
Game maker to settle an EEOC claim
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...
How whistleblowers with security clearance are protected
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...