Video games are a fun hobby for both men and women in Hawaii and elsewhere. However, many employees of the video game developer Activision Blizzard claim that the company really only caters to its male workers. A recent lawsuit alleges that Activision Blizzard not...
Resilience And Strength
Year: 2021
What is a prescriptive easement?
Although there are limitations, property owners in Hawaii can generally use their real estate as they wish. This includes allowing another person access or use of that property. A prescriptive easement is often a crucial aspect of this type of arrangement, although...
Age discrimination is a problem — and it’s getting worse
Living in Hawaii can be expensive, and many people find it helpful to continue working regardless of societal expectations to retire. Unfortunately, the men and women who do keep working in their later years face many obstacles in the workplace. Age discrimination...
Getting the right help for employment disputes
Workers are often at a significant disadvantage in the workplace. When it comes to work-related issues, employers tend to hold most of the power over any given situation. If you are dealing with your own issues in the workplace, you have likely experienced feeling...
What constitutes a hostile workplace in Hawaii?
Going to work is not always a pleasure, especially if a worker knows that challenges will be encountered in the workplace, such as trying to meet a deadline on a big project that is due. Many Hawaii workers also face problems at work because of a hostile environment....
Handling a business dispute in Hawaii
Whether you run a small business or a large company in Hawaii, a dispute can easily derail your regular operations. Even if you do succeed, a poorly handled business dispute still has the ability to harm your bottom line. When faced with a difficult situation like...
Disclosing real estate defects when selling a home
Selling a property can be a stressful experience, and it is understandable that some homeowners in Hawaii might feel eager to get it over with as soon as possible. However, those who are in a rush might be more likely to overlook important steps in the process....
What’s the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees?
It is an employer’s responsibility to correctly classify workers. The vast majority of workers in Hawaii fall under the Fair Labor Standards Act -- FLSA -- and are therefore categorized as either exempt or nonexempt employees. These classifications affect workers in a...
Do I qualify for overtime pay?
Workers in Hawaii deserve to be fairly compensated for their time spent at work. Unfortunately, some men and women are not familiar with their rights when it comes to overtime pay. Some of this might come down to confusion between nonexempt and exempt employees. Do...
Mothers face high rates of workplace discrimination
While being a mother is an important part of many women’s lives, it is not the way in which many of these women find fulfillment. Many mothers prefer to continue working after welcoming their children into the world. Unfortunately, they are often faced with systemic...