Sexual Harassment Disciplinary Training in Hawaii
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Disciplinary Counseling for Harassment Misconduct in Hawaii
Sexual harassment in the workplace creates serious legal and reputational risks. When termination is out of consideration, disciplined counseling serves as a structured response. Our sessions focus on behavior correction through individualized guidance and documented accountability.
Our Disciplinary Counseling Services
We run a systematic program to assist employees who have been involved in a case of abuse and require corrective action. We deliver:
- Individual Post-Incident Counseling
One-on-one sessions tailored to the specific misconduct incident.
- State-Specific Legal and Policy Training
Guidance based on Hawaii statutes, federal law, and your company’s internal rules.
- Pre- and Post-Assessment Testing
Evaluations measure knowledge gaps, ensuring the employee understands the violation and expected conduct.
- Comprehensive Documentation
Written summaries, test results, and professional recommendations become part of the employee’s personnel record.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting
Monthly check-ins with HR and senior management to track progress and reinforce compliance.
All sessions are confidential, professional, and focused on preventing repeat violations.
Compliance Challenges in Hawaii
Hawaii employers have to deal with and consider ever-changing state laws and enforceable court decisions while taking into consideration harassment cases in their work environment:
Nondisclosure Agreement Restrictions
Since July 2022, NDAs silencing employees from reporting sexual harassment or assault in the workplace have been prohibited under the laws of the State of Hawaii. Besides, it prohibits employers from waiving employees’ right to discuss incidents of sexual misconduct with outside parties.
Timely Reporting Requirements
A complaint must be made by an employee with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission within 180 days after the last act of harassment. A charge outside the window could restrict the employer from conducting an investigation or otherwise resolving the matter.
Local Enforcement Trends
Hawaii courts and administrative bodies now generally want to know how the disciplinary measures have been carried out. Proper documentation, along with counseling before the fact, does mitigate against the chance of being sued or subject to administrative penalties.
Hawaii Disciplinary Harassment updates
During our one-one-one Harassment Disciplinary and Awareness Training your employee will be challenged & counseled by our top level trainers. They will learn precisely what violations of your company’s policies, EEOC laws that govern harassment & individual statues, they
have violated. These counseling sessions are highly interactive, which we guarantee that your employee will know & understand the standards concerning the workplace & especially the Common Sense factor.
Your employee will take a Pre-Test & Post-Test to determine their exact level of knowledge & retention. This also will become a permanent part of their personnel file, along with several appropriate handouts. Our confidential written summary and professional recommendations, will make sure that your employee comprehends the exact legal statues, company guidelines & “Zero Tolerance” of future problems.
THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC) DEFINES SEXUAL HARASSMENT AS FOLLOWS:
- EXPLICITLY OR IMPLICITLY AFFECTS AN INDIVIDUAL’S EMPLOYMENT
- UNREASONABLY INTERFERES WITH AN INDIVIDUAL’S WORK PERFORMANCE
- CREATES AN INTIMIDATING, HOSTILE, OR OFFENSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Workplace Harassment, Which Includes Sexual Harassment, Is Prohibited By Title Vii Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 Which Prohibits Employers With 15 Or More Employees From Discriminating On The Basis Of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Or National Origin. The Law Applies To Federal, State, And Local Employers And Governs All Employment Actions. Laws Regarding Workplace Harassment Are Enforced By The Us Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Eeoc).
In Addition, Six States (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, And New York) Have Their Own State Laws Specifically Addressing Sexual Harassment:
- CALIFORNIA – AB 1825, AB 2053, SB 396, SB 1300, SB 1343
- CONNECTICUT – CONNECTICUT HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITY ACT, TIME’S UP ACT
- DELAWARE – HB 360
- ILLINOIS – SB 0075 ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS ACT, WORK TRANSPARENCY ACT
- MAINE – MAINE EMPLOYMENT LAWS REVISED STATUTE, TITLE 26, SECTION 807
- NEW YORK – NEW YORK HUMAN RIGHTS LAW § 296.1, NEW YORK CITY STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Hawaii Workplace Updates
HPD Whistleblower Alleges Discrimination and Harassment:
A female officer has sued the Honolulu Police Department HQ for discrimination based on gender and sexual harassment. The complaint cites inappropriate conduct at the training academy and allegedly refers to a “sex party” at a beach house in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The officer’s concerns were presumably ignored. These instances shed light on the systemic nature of the problem within the department.
Source: Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Sexual Harassment Claim Against Kauaʻi Judge:
A sexual harassment case has been filed by a longtime employee against a Kauaʻi court official, making it the second time she has filed against a court official for such misconduct. The claim could go as high as $90,000, which emphasizes the financial and reputational risks associated with workplace harassment in the courts.
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat
Honolulu LGBTQ+ Businesses Win Discrimination Settlement:
A $670,000 settlement reached in a discrimination lawsuit by two LGBTQ+ establishment owners against the Honolulu Liquor Commission. The businesses accused the commission of targeted homophobic harassment, including baseless citations and actual battery. The settlement is also set to provide greater oversight reforms, such as inspectors being required to wear body cameras and reviews by city officials being conducted independently.
Source: https://www.them.us/story/scarlet-honolulu-bar-gay-island-guide-discrimination-lawsuit-settlement
Schedule a Confidential Counseling Session
When misconduct occurs and termination isn’t the right option, our disciplinary counseling provides a clear, compliant alternative. Call us today and set up a private session for your employees in Hawaii!
