HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: HAWAII EMPLOYERS WISE TO USE CAUTION WHEN INCORPORATING NEW FMLA RULES INTO LEAVE POLICIES

Posted by Rob on December 21, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE:  HAWAII EMPLOYERS WISE TO USE CAUTION WHEN INCORPORATING NEW FMLA RULES INTO LEAVE POLICIES
I.BACKGROUND
The federal Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) applies to all private employers who have 50 or more employees for each working day of 20 or more (not necessarily consecutive) calendar workweeks in the current or preceding [...]

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW AND LITIGATION BASICS: HOW DO I DRAFT A LITIGATION HOLD POLICY AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY?

Posted by Rob on October 22, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW AND LITIGATION BASICS: HOW DO I DRAFT A LITIGATION HOLD POLICY AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY?
 
Electronic evidence is quickly evolving into one of the most difficult areas of litigation to navigate.  Hawaii businesses, especially human resource managers in employment disputes, must understand that it is extremely important to [...]

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO INCREASE AUDITS

Posted by Rob on September 2, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT:  DOL TO INCREASE AUDITS
On March 24, 2009, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a statement making clear that employers, including Hawaii employers, can expect an increase in DOL audits.  The statement, issued through Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, can be found at the DOL’s website, http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/esa/esa20090324.htm.
Among other things, Ms. [...]

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW BASICS: PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION LAW UNDER FEDERAL AND HAWAII LAW

Posted by Rob on August 13, 2009 under Labor Law | Be the First to Comment

HAWAII EMPLOYMENT LAW BASICS: PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION LAW UNDER FEDERAL AND HAWAII LAW
 INTRODUCTION:
Along with other types of claims, there has been a significant increase in pregnancy discrimination complaints nationwide.  The increase in the number of complaints has outpaced the increase in percentage of women in the workforce during the same period.  
Accordingly, it [...]