Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law is proud to announce that six of its directors were included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is one of the most well-known and respected publications in the legal world. Because inclusion in the publication is...
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John Knorek to Speak at HR Basics+ Webinar | Sept. 28-29, 2022
John Knorek, a Director at Torkildson Katz, will be a guest speaker at the Society Human Resource Management Hawaii chapter (SHRM Hawaii) HR Basics+ webinar. The two-part event will take place from Sept. 21 to Sept. 22 and from Sept. 28 to Sept. 29. Each event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On...
Read MoreAttorney Brian W. Tilker Continues Commitment to Community
Attorney Brian W. Tilker, a Director with Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law, continues to give back through his community involvement and dedication to serving the public. Mr. Tilker was recently elected President of Guide Dogs of Hawaii for a two-year term after serving on the GDH Board for the past two...
Read MoreTorkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek and its Attorneys Recognized by Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners, which produces comprehensive rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers, has recognized Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law, as a top labor and employment law firm (Band 1) in Hawaii in its 2021 Chambers USA Guide. In addition to firm-wide recognition, Chambers and Partners has recognized the following...
Read MoreUpdate on OSHA, CMS and Other Applicable Vaccination Mandates | Jan. 27, 2022
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,...
Read More29th 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...
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