Hawaii
Overview
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Harassment and discrimination based on a protected characteristic are prohibited under both federal and state law. The federal government and most state governments have agencies that help employers and employees understand these legal requirements and ensure compliance with the laws.
Protected Characteristics
Harassment or discrimination based on any protected characteristic set forth below is prohibited under state law in Hawaii.
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- age
- ancestry
- arrest and court record
- assignment of income for child support obligations
- association with an individual with a known disability
- breastfeeding or expressing milk at the workplace
- color
- conviction record
- credit history
- disability
- domestic or sexual violence victim status if the victim provides notice to Company of that status or the Organization has actual knowledge of that status
- garnishee status or petitioner under the Bankruptcy Act
- genetic information
- marital status
- opposition to discrimination or being associated with a person who opposes discrimination
- religion
- reproductive health decisions
- sex (including gender identity or expression)
- sexual orientation
- status as an employee covered by Hawaii’s Workers’ Compensation Act
- race
Applicable Laws
Hawaii
The primary state law prohibiting employment discrimination, including harassment, is the Hawaii Employment Practices Act.
Filing a Claim in Hawaii
An employment discrimination or harassment claim may be filed with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, and/or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, depending on the employer’s size and the protected characteristic on which the claim is based. More information on federal law prohibiting employment discrimination and harassment is available on the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity page.
Retaliation Prohibited
Employer retaliation against an employee who files a discrimination or harassment complaint or is involved in the complaint process is unlawful.
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only.
It does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice.