Working while pregnant can be challenging, especially if your job is physically demanding. You may get tired more quickly and find it hard to stay focused due to fatigue and other pregnancy symptoms. But these difficulties do not mean you should face mistreatment at...
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Employment Law
Were you a victim of racial discrimination at work?
Many Hawaii residents have experienced some type of work-related problem at a certain point in their careers. Out of all the possible issues you could face as a dedicated employee, very few can make you feel as powerless as being a victim to any form of...
Deaf workers may experience discrimination in their workplaces
When you go to work, you have the right to do your job in an environment that is free from mistreatment and other types of harassment. This is true regardless of your gender, age, religious practices and other factors, including hearing impairment. Deaf or hearing...
Discrimination against older employees in the workplace
When you go to work, you have the right to do your job in an environment that is free from harassment and other types of mistreatment. You should not be subject to discrimination on any basis and for any reason, including your age. Unfortunately, however, older...
Appropriate classification of employees is critical
After clocking in at your job, you expect that you will receive fair pay for the number of hours that you were on the job. You likely trust that your employer will calculate the accurate amount of pay you should be receiving, and because of this trust, you may not...
Employers can fight sexual harassment in the workplace
When you go to work, you likely have the expectation that you will be able to do your job in an environment that is safe, respectful and appropriate. While many workplaces meet these standards, you may find that your workplace, unfortunately, falls short of what you...
How can you know if you are a victim of discrimination at work?
When you go to work, you expect to be able to do your job in an environment that is free from inappropriate behavior and other types of discriminatory treatment. When you are on the clock, you should not experience certain types of behaviors from your employer and...
What are some examples of retaliation at work?
Upon encountering some form of unlawful behavior at work, many individuals may feel it necessary to protect their interests by reporting the matter to the proper parties. However, preparing to file such a report can seem a daunting endeavor and some may choose to...
Finding ways to protect against workplace harassment
While combating unlawful behavior in the workplace is a goal that many companies may constantly strive to achieve, preventing it altogether could prove a challenging task. Issues such as harassment remain a concern in many fields and the presence of such behavior can...
Workplace discrimination could take a toll on everyone
It might come as no surprise that a healthy work environment could carry a multitude of benefits ranging anywhere from improving productivity to promoting compliance and equality. However, there are certain types of issues that may only act to create an unhealthy...