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...
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Employment Law
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....
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...