Individuals who are discharged from employment may have claims for wrongful termination. To ensure workers are aware of their rights, an employment law attorney at Charles H. Brower Law Corporation, in Honolulu, HI, discusses how wrongful terminations can occur.

Hawaii is a right-to-work state, which means that an employer can discharge an employee at any time for almost any reason. However, state law does not protect termination for invalid reasons such as ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or being a victim of domestic violence. These laws apply to Hawaiian employers with at least one employee.

State law gives employees the right to take time off from work for certain activities, and employers must hold their jobs for their return. Protected activities include serving in the military, the National Guard, jury duty, and voting. Employers with 50 or more employees must comply with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually to care for a new child, for a serious health condition, or to address certain matters arising from military service.

Employees have the right to be whistleblowers, that is, to notify employers or government agencies of illegal activities or safety violations in the workplace, and not be discharged. Individuals who see signs of wrongful termination from employment should consult an employment law attorney. Filing employment discharge or discrimination claims is protected activity. Charles H. Brower Law Corporation provides wise counsel and vigorous advocacy when individuals have suffered wrongful termination and employment discrimination. With decades of experience, this firm is adept at identifying and pursuing a wide range of employment discharge claims.

If you are discharged from your employment and wonder whether it is a wrongful termination, contact Charles H. Brower Law Corporation, in Honolulu, HI, for help. Call them at (808) 526-2688 and visit their website for more information.