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Retaliatory discrimination in the workplace is a challenging issue that many employees face. This occurs when an employer takes adverse actions against an employee in response to the employee engaging in legally protected activities. While every workplace is unique,...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive problem that can affect employees' well-being and job satisfaction. Individual actions contribute to sexual harassment. However, certain organizational factors can do the same. Understanding these factors is the first...
In the realm of employment, there are times when one may come across unethical or unlawful conduct within the workplace. Recognizing these signs might indicate the presence of a potential whistleblower case. 1. Suspected wrongdoings ignored When you bring attention to...
Wrongful termination cases arise when an employer terminates an employee unfairly or unlawfully. As an employee facing a wrongful termination case, you should understand the role of pretext in your claim. Pretext refers to your employer’s false justification for your...
Tourism is the largest industry in Hawaii, bringing billions of dollars to the state's economy each year. However, tourism and hospitality can be tough sectors to work in for several reasons. Many jobs require long hours for little pay, staff turnover can be high and...
Not all companies play perfectly by the book. The National Whistleblower Center found that whistleblowers can expose frauds much better than professional auditors can, saving shareholders and customers a lot of time and money. Whistleblowing, which involves reporting...
Age-related discrimination practices typically target those individuals who are in their 40s and beyond. With life expectancies in the United States averaging around 76 years, there are more older individuals in the workforce than ever. Age discrimination becomes more...
Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee as a result of the employee engaging in a legally protected activity, such as reporting harassment or discrimination. It is essential to recognize the signs of retaliation to...
As an employee with a good work ethic and morals, you know the importance of calling out unfair practices or infringements on workers’ rights. While state and federal laws prohibit businesses from retaliation against whistle-blowers, subtle retaliation still happens....
Sexual harassment occurs when someone displays unwanted sexual advances or otherwise sexual behavior toward you. Workplace sexual harassment is against the law in Hawaii. In addition to advances from your employer, this law applies to unwanted sexual conduct from...