Hear the latest about the vaccination mandates issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Division, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and federal, state, city and county governments, including the effect of the January 13, 2022 opinions by the U.S. Supreme Court. Please join attorneys Jeffrey S. Harris and John L. Knorek of Torkildson, Katz,...
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29th Annual Employment Law Seminar | Aug. 26, 2022
Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, will present the 29th Annual Employment Law Seminar in person and virtually from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in the Hawaii Ballroom at Sheraton Waikiki. Online registration closes on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. This year’s Employment Law Seminar will include a full day of timely information...
Read MoreHEC Member Webinar on COVID-19 Planned for Oct. 25
On Monday, October 25, Dr. Deb Friesen and John Knorek join forces to offer Hawaii Employers Council an informational webinar about COVID-19. Together, they will cover the health and medical questions of COVID-19, vaccinations, and considerations for employers with an organization-wide mandatory vaccination and testing plan, as well as what recent news and developments mean...
Read MoreEmployment Law Mid-Year Update Webinar | April 29, 2022 10:00AM
Two attorneys from Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris, & Knorek Attorneys At Law will present the 2022 Employment Law Mid-Year Update webinar from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022. Join the Chamber, HR experts, Attorney Jeffrey Harris, and Attorney John Knorek to learn the latest personnel law trends, recent court decisions in...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resource Library
Most Hawaii businesses and employers are feeling the economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Several businesses throughout Hawaii have had to shut their doors during the economic crunch. In addition, jobless claims and workers in need of sick leave are expected to rise drastically in the coming weeks. It's critical that businesses and employers...
Read MoreEmployment Law Update Webinar | March 31, 2021 10:00AM
Kendra Kawai and Jennifer Gitter, of Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris, & Knorek, will be speaking at an upcoming Employment Law webinar from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31. Employment laws are changing in light of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, President Biden implementing new policies, and the Hawaii State Legislative continuing its session. During this webinar, Kawai...
Read MoreZoom Presentation on Aug. 17: Legal Traps Businesses Should (and Can) Avoid
Attorneys from Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek will host a panel discussion titled "Legal Traps Businesses Should (and Can) Avoid" on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. To download a printable version of the event flyer, click here. Presented by the Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center & MBDA Enterprising Women of Color Business Center at YWCA...
Read MoreEmployment Law Mid-Year Update Webinar | March 23, 2021 9:00AM
Join us on Tuesday, March 23rd at 9:00 AM for the 2021 Employment Law Mid-Year Update webinar presented by experts with Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris, & Knorek Attorneys At Law to hear updates on recently published guidelines issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to COVID-19. The webinar will be conducted remotely via Zoom from 9:00-11:00 AM on...
Read MoreTorkildson To Present 28th Annual Employment Law Seminar
Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris, & Knorek Attorneys At Law will present the 28th Annual Employment Law Seminar virtually from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The comprehensive seminar will provide the most recent information on significant employment law developments, including legal issues that impact employers the most, what the “new normal”...
Read More27th Annual Employment Law Seminar to be held on September 11, 2020
On September 11, 2020, Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law will be presenting the 27th Annual Employment Law Seminar remotely. This seminar will cover up-to-date laws that impact employers, including those pertaining to COVID-19, ADA and immigration. Those who wish to attend this seminar can do so from the safety and convenience of...
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