Hawaii Laws Prohibiting Employment Discrimination Poster Mandatory

You have the right to be free from unlawful discrimination in your employment. All applicants and
employees of private and public employers (except the federal government), union members, and
job seekers in employment agencies are protected by Hawaii law against employment
discrimination.
You cannot be denied a job, fired, or subjected to unequal terms and conditions of employment
because of your race, sex, including gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, refusing
to enter into a nondisclosure agreement that prevents you from discussing workplace sexual
harassment or assault sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry/national origin, disability,
marital status, civil union status, credit history, credit report, arrest and court record (except in
limited circumstances), or domestic or sexual violence victim status. Sexual harassment by a
supervisor or coworker is a form of sex discrimination . Employers are prohibited from retaliating
against you for disclosing sexual harassment or sexual assault.
Examples of Unlawful Employment Discrimination:
 If you are a pregnant employee and are denied leave recommended by a doctor or are
denied reinstatement to the same or comparable position after giving birth.
 If you are subjected to unwanted sexual advances or demands, offered benefits in exchange
for sexual favors, threatened with demotion, firing, or loss of benefits for refusing sexual
advances, or subjected to unwelcome sexual conduct.
 If you are denied a job or a promotion because of your race, sex, including gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability, marital status, civil union
status, credit history, credit report, arrest and court record (except in limited circumstances), or
domestic or sexual violence victim status.
Filing a Complaint:
You have the right to file a complaint if you have been subjected to discrimination because of your
race, sex, including gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, refusing to enter into a
nondisclosure agreement that prevents you from discussing workplace sexual harassment or
assault, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, disability, marital status, credit history,
credit report, arrest and court record, or domestic or sexual violence victim status.
You can file a complaint by calling the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. Under state law, you must
file your complaint within 180 days of the act of discrimination.
You have the right to be free from discriminatory or retaliatory action from your employer for
filing a complaint, participating in an investigation, or opposing a discriminatory p r a c t i c e .
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission:
Oahu: 586-8636
Hawaii: 974-4000, ext.68636
Maui: 984-2400, ext.68636
Kauai: 274 -3141, ext.68636
Molokai/Lanai: 1-800-468-4644, ext.68636 TDD/TTY 586-8636
This notice provides general background information on labor laws administered and enforced by DLIR's
Disability Compensation Division and is not intended to serve as a substitute for legal counsel. For specific legal
advice on individual situations, please consult an attorney.
Jade T. Butay, Director
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
*You may satisfy Hawaii Labor Laws’ posting requirements by posting our official labor law poster.
For more information: http://labor.hawaii.gov/labor-law-poster/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities. TDD/TTY Dial 711 then ask for (808) 586-8842.
Revised 01/02/2024