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A contractual employee has a written agreement establishing their relationship with the business. The contract may define the roles and responsibilities of that position, set up their pay rate and give a range of dates for that employment. Someone may sign a contract...
Reporting a coworker or supervisor for suspected illegal activity takes courage. One reason many employees hesitate is the fear that speaking up will affect their pay, duties or future at work. If you find yourself in that position, knowing how Hawaii law protects a...
Compensation discrimination happens when employees receive unequal pay for substantially similar work based on protected characteristics like gender, race, age or disability. If you have ever wondered whether your paycheck reflects your true value to the company, you...
Your workplace changes may point to age bias, especially if the same pattern keeps showing up. You might notice younger hires stepping into roles like yours or having fewer chances to grow at work. That can feel upsetting, especially when no one gives you a clear...
During economic downturns, workers are often eager to earn as much as they can. At the same time, companies often look for ways to manage their operating costs. Employees might hope to take on overtime shifts as a means of increasing their weekly pay. If hourly or...
A good number of people who experience workplace discrimination hesitate to respond. They keep their heads down, try to avoid conflict and assume the situation will pass if they just push through it. Some worry about employer retaliation or fear that speaking up could...
Hawaii’s workplaces have a unique diversity of people of all different races, ethnicities and backgrounds. That doesn’t mean, however, that employees don’t experience discrimination based on one or more characteristics. Federal law protects most employees and those...
Employment contracts frequently include restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants are clauses or agreements attached to an employment contract that limit future behavior on the part of the employees. Many people know a bit about noncompete agreements that prevent...
Losing a job is devastating, but it feels even worse if your employer pushes you out unfairly. Many people think that wrongful termination only happens when a company directly fires someone. But Hawaii laws also protect workers forced to resign. This is called...
If you serve food, handle drinks or assist hotel guests in Honolulu, tips likely make up a large portion of your hourly income. However, you may notice signs that your employer is not following wage rules when managing your tips. These signs could include missing tip...