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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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...
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As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected nearly 400,000 people worldwide and killed more than 17,000. The reach of this...
Read MoreMarch 24 Webinar: Vigilant Against the Virus Confident In Commerce
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has had an economic impact on Hawaii. Businesses have suffered as a result. We have also seen flights, conferences and events...
Read MoreHappy New Year? USCIS releases new Form I-9 for Employers
On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finally announced the release of its revised Form I-9. It will replace the form currently...
Read MoreAttorney Ron Heller argues and wins HI SC case involving real property tax
Attorney Ron Heller at Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law recently represented a client in a Hawaii Supreme Court case involving a real...
Read MoreJohn Knorek will be speaking at Labor Laws and Security Guards Seminar - February 20, 2020
Have you ever wondered if annual raises are mandatory or what steps the Board of Directors takes to monitor the performance of employees? Attorney John...
Read MoreWebinar: Impact on Employer Handbook Policies and Strategies to Remain Union Free - February 6th, 2020 with John Knorek
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ushered in the new year by issuing employer-friendly decisions and rules that primarily impact unionized employers. These include: Cutting off dues deductions after...
Read MoreUniversity of Hawaii Names Torkildson Director Newton Chu Co-Chair of Search Advisory Committee
The Search Advisory Committee at the University of Hawaiʻi has been selected and is currently searching for the next director of the Institute for Astronomy to...
Read MoreAttorney Brian W. Tilker Represents Client in Honokōwai Shoreline Access Settlement
In June 2019, a settlement was reached between shoreline protection group Nā Papaʻi Wawae ʻUlaʻula and the owners’ associations of two beach-side condominium properties to...
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