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...
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COVID-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...
Read MoreJohn Knorek speaking at HR Management Webinar June 3-4, 2020
The Society Human Resource Management Hawaii chapter is proud to present HR Basics — a webinar featuring John Knorek at Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at...
Read MoreJohn Knorek speaking at COVID-19 Webinar: Getting Back to Business, Safely - May 14, 2020
Hawaii will begin slowly lifting the restrictions placed on businesses due to COVID-19. Businesses must know what to expect when re-opening and implementing the new...
Read MoreWEBINAR: Covid-19 Law and Reality: What We've Learned So Far - May 5, 2020
As more legislation continues to be passed by lawmakers, employers and human resources professionals are faced with constantly changing challenges related to COVID-19. It's critical...
Read MoreWEBINAR: May 4, 2020 - New Developments in I-9 Compliance in a Remote Workplace World
On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9,...
Read MorePresidential Proclamation on April 22, 2020 Regarding Suspension of Entry of Immigrants
Memorandum By: Vaughn G. T. Cook and Newton J. Chu On April 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation entitled “Proclamation Suspending Entry of...
Read MoreWebinar -May 8, 2020: Business Interruption Insurance - Does It Cover Covid-19?
Hawaiian businesses are being disrupted by stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements due to COVID-19. As a result, many businesses will seek help from their...
Read MoreAttorney Brian Tilker quoted in Hawaii Business Magazine article regarding impact of COVID-19 outbreak on business contracts
What is a force majeure clause? According to attorney Brian Tilker at Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law, it's a provision included in business...
Read MoreWebinar: John Knorek speaking at COVID-19 and the New Labor Laws April 7, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into federal law on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New employment...
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