10/26/2017 No Comments
The continuing reports from Hollywood about ongoing sexual harassment and sexual assault are shocking and infuriating. This is 2017 and it seems all the workplace policies and training that we been participating in for years hasn’t gotten us very far. Especially for those in positions of authority within the workplace. I represent women and […]
05/22/2015 No Comments
HHSC EMPLOYEES HILO, HAMAKUA, and KAU http://www.staradvertiser.com/businesspremium/20150521__A_bitter_pill_to_swallow.html?id=304528961 As you know, HHSC will be laying off about 90 employees. All HHSC employees, regardless of seniority, should consider preparing by doing some of the following: 1. Get a copy of your collective bargaining agreement, union contract or employment agreement (non-union) that is still good for this year […]
01/05/2015 No Comments
I. Introduction: Serving on a Board or as an officer in any non-profit organization can be a challenging and sometimes unsettling. Well intentioned and interested members of our community are invited or volunteer to become a member of a non-profit Board. Too often, new Board members take on their responsibilities without some kind of […]
12/31/2014 No Comments
Published in Hawaii Bar Journal September, 2014 By Ted H.S. Hong Courts and agencies have been allowing attorneys to appear by telephone with greater frequency. Occasionally, counsel’s lack of professionalism is exhibited during these hearings. A refresher may be in order. Courtesy not a right: Appearances by telephone are a courtesy extended to […]