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The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, but for parents navigating shared custody arrangements, it can also bring its own set of challenges. When children are splitting their time between two households, balancing traditions, schedules and emotions can become...
It's unlawful to be treated unfavorably at work based on your age. The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects applicants and employees aged 40 or older from discrimination. Here is what age discrimination in the workplace looks like:...
Thanksgiving is one of those times of year when many people get in their cars to go and see family or friends. Unfortunately, each year, several of them never make it, or never make it back home afterward, due to being killed in a car crash. Plenty of others get...
In Hawaii, where service members and their families form a significant part of the population, military life presents unique challenges for grandparent-grandchild relationships. Frequent relocations, deployments and the inherent stress of military service can strain...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal in Hawaii. The state also uses the term “Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant,” or OVUII. This simply indicates that alcohol is not the only cause of impairment and a person doesn’t necessarily need to...
Hawaii stands out for its progressive, employee-friendly labor and employment laws that prioritize worker welfare and protections. These laws aim to create a fair and supportive work environment, but some employers continue to violate them. Understanding what your...
Hawaii's state statutes have long helped simplify overtime wage requirements for local employers. Those paid on an hourly basis or often eligible for overtime wages when they put in more than 40 hours per pay period. Many workers paid on a salary basis are exempt from...
Going to therapy during divorce is one of the most recommended ways to cope with the dissolution of a marriage. But is it necessary? Will it benefit you? Divorce therapy offers significant benefits during and after the divorce. Here are three of them: Protect your...
Whatever the criminal charges against you, you may eventually be asked to consider a plea agreement. While the vast majority of criminal cases in this country are settled through some form of plea deal, you need to think long and hard about it before you accept one. A...
When some employees quit their jobs, they assume that they have to give two weeks’ notice. It’s what they have always done. They know that their employer expects it. They assume that they have to give notice before they leave, even when taking another job. But do you...