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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....
Workplace retaliation occurs when a manager or other leader in the company uses their position and power to punish an employee for exercising a legal right or reporting illegal behavior. Retaliation may include firing, demoting, preventing a promotion, denying...
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...
Dealing with workplace retaliation is never easy, nor is it pleasant, especially if your job is your sole source of income to provide for you and your family. Whether you were a witness to abuse or a complaint filed or if you have refused to follow orders which have...
Individuals contemplating workplace discrimination claims in Hawaii should feel encouraged by the latest stats released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The numbers prove that more and more people are fighting against discrimination. What is the Equal...
Every year, many employees in Hawaii avoid reporting workplace issues because they fear retaliation. Many people don't realize that laws forbid their employers from retaliating against them under certain conditions. In fact, the employee might actually be eligible for...
One of the best ways to ensure that businesses in Hawaii and around the United States are practicing good and legal business operations is to protect those who come forward and report any misconduct. These people are usually called whistleblowers and are often part of...
Workplace retaliation affects many businesses in Hawaii and across the nation. The best way to stop it is by understanding the signs. What are the most common types of workplace retaliation? One of the most noticeable signs of workplace retaliation is hostility. A...
In Hawaii and throughout the United States, the law bars employers from retaliating against their employees for reporting unlawful employment practices. If you have come forward with a claim of harassment, discrimination or other illegal practice, state and federal...