Employment Law

There may be a variety of financial components involved with an agreement between employers and employees in Hawaii and across the nation. This could include anything from terms on pay rates and schedules to vacation time or sick pay, and disputes over such issues can...

The presence of unlawful behavior in the work environment could wreak havoc on all parties involved and many individuals may share a common goal of staving off similar concerns. Unfortunately, issues such as workplace discrimination continue to be prevalent in many...

The workplace should be a safe environment free from issues of discrimination and harassment. Unfortunately, many workers -- many of them women -- continue to deal with issues of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment has persisted even as remote work has risen in...

Workers often feel as if they are powerless to make any real changes to their working environment. Like many other workers in Hawaii, it may seem like your situation is simply at the whim of your employer. However, you probably have more rights than you realize,...

Working from home is more popular than ever, and for good reasons. After switching from office jobs to remote employment, workers in Hawaii often save on gas for commuting and enjoy greater flexibility in their workspaces. There are some downsides too, including...

Patients in Hawaii rely on their doctors’ expertise to guide them through diagnosing and treating serious diseases and injuries. Despite confidence from their patients, many doctors continue to face undue scrutiny and poor treatment from others in the workplace....

Hiring a new employee is often a time-intensive task. Between posting job openings, reviewing applications and interviewing applicants, the process may have already taken up quite a bit of time. However, the process is not over after deciding on the right candidate....

Families often rely on one another during hard times. Sadly, few workplaces in Hawaii are understanding when it comes to caregiving responsibilities. Those who have to balance job responsibilities with caring for loved ones often feel as if they are failing at both,...

In general, workers in Hawaii want to be able to pursue a chosen career without worrying about repercussions because of their sexual orientation. Workplace discrimination against the LGBTQ community is still widespread, though. Approximately half of all LGBTQ workers...

Despite growing awareness of autism and many of its associated symptoms, men and women with autism still experience high rates of workplace discrimination. Autism discrimination often stems from a lack of understanding on the employer’s side. This is not a...