Employment Law

Creating a safe workplace environment is a goal that employers and employees may share, as hazards that exist in a workspace may pose a significant threat to all parties involved. However, workplace incidents continue to be a major concern in many employment fields....

While finding ways to cultivate a healthy workplace environment may be a goal that is shared by both employers and employees alike, things might not always work out as planned. Workplace harassment continues to affect the lives of many individuals and it might not...

There are rules and regulations in place that govern hiring practices and taking steps to clearly define the status of employees can prove integral in various ways. However, studies suggest that employee misclassification continues to prove unfortunately common....

While being passed over for a promotion or losing one’s job can be a harrowing experience, sometimes those who encounter such issues may feel that the actions taken against them were unlawful in nature. Individuals in Hawaii who feel that discrimination played a role...

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....