Age discrimination - Hawaii

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Employer defined

“Employer” means any person, including the state or any of its political subdivisions and any agent of such person, having one or more employees, but does not include the United States.

Unlawful employment practices

The unlawful employment practices and exemptions are similar to those under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. These include provisions for apprenticeship and other training programs, licenses or certifications, advertisements, and retaliation. The state law also includes exemptions for such things as bona fide occupational qualifications.

State

Contact

Civil Rights Commission

Regulations

Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 378, Part I, Discriminatory Practices

Haw. Code R. Title 12, Chapter 46, Subchapter 6, Age Discrimination

Federal

Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Regulations

29 CFR Part 1625, Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1626, Procedures — Age Discrimination in Employment Act

29 CFR 1627, Records to be Made or Kept Relating to Age: Notices to be Posted: Administrative Exemptions