Some jobs can be challenging to go to each day. You may dislike your coworker’s lackadaisical attitude, find your boss too abrasive or get tired of dealing with demanding customers daily. However, if the coworkers' or employers’ actions violate the Fair Employment...
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3 common types of workplace discrimination in Hawaii
Workplace discrimination refers to the unjust treatment of an applicant or employee because of a fundamental characteristic of who that person is, including race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and disability. In Hawaii,...
Four signs that point to wrongful termination in Hawaii
If you are a resident of Hawaii and were recently fired from your job, you may have questions about the legality of your termination. Hawaii is an "at will" state, meaning that employers do not have to provide a reason for letting you go in most cases, but there are...
Is disability discrimination occurring in your workplace?
Whether you have a disability or not, you can recognize the injustice of discrimination against yourself and your coworkers. Nobody should have less of a chance at a successful career because of a disability, and everybody should receive reasonable accommodations to...
What constitutes religious discrimination in the workplace?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, treating an employee differently because of their religion is illegal. Additionally, employers must provide accommodations that allow their employees to practice their beliefs in the workplace. The laws apply to all employees...
3 signs of sexual harassment in the workplace
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,...
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...
Disability discrimination in the Hawaii workplace
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...
Have you experienced age discrimination at the hiring level?
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...
Is workplace pregnancy discrimination increasing?
Workplace discrimination comes in many forms, and many employees seek legal remedies in Hawaii to address harassment and bias. Pregnancy discrimination lawsuits represent a noticeable percentage of such litigation. While laws exist to protect women from employer...