ES&A Ranked Among Hawaii’s Best Law Firms 2026
ES&A has been ranked among Hawaii’s best law forms for 2026 by Best Lawyers®, in the areas of Employment Law-Management, Labor Law-Management, Litigation-Labor & Employment, and for the first time, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), as well as Corporate Governance Law. The rankings, issued by Best Lawyers, incorporate client and peer evaluations; to be eligible, […]
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Infographic: Employment Documents to Keep
From recruitment through onboarding, development, and transition, employees generate a lot of information for your company. A documentation system, and diligent maintenance of it, are essential for compliant, efficient operations as well as a strong litigation defense. Our infographic focuses on the employment documents you must keep and those you should keep. For information on specific minimum […]
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ELA Podcast: The Impact of Political Speech in the U.S Workplace
In these politically divisive times, the interplay of expressions of personal politics and employee speech, in workplace as well as non-workplace settings, with workplace policies, protected activities and the potential for reputational harm has become the stuff of lawsuits, headlines and great contention. In a free podcast, Employment Law Alliance (ELA) members discuss the limits […]
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Federal Government Shutdown: What Does It Mean for Private Employers?
As the federal government shutdown nears the one-month mark, federal employment-related agencies are at limited to zero capacity, focusing on essential operations only. The National Conference of State Legislatures’ “Federal Government Shutdown: What It Means for States and Programs” provides an overview of the impact on discretionary programs, mandatory programs, and key department and agency impacts. (Agencies […]
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Pre-Litigation Defense Strategies for Employers
While there is no failsafe prevention of litigation, the foundation for an employer’s defense can without a doubt be established before any lawsuit is imminent. Our infographic on “Pre-Litigation Defense Strategies for Employers” highlights some of the critical pre-litigation actions employers can take, with emphasis on compliance, documentation, and training.
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USDOL Publishes Four New Opinion Letters
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) recently published four new opinion letters on the following Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) issues: An opinion letter provides employers with the USDOL’s official written opinion of how a particular WHD law applies to a specific set of facts presented by the requesting […]
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Infographic: Working With a PEO
A professional employer organization (PEO) is a potential resource to assist business owners and employers with functions such as payroll and certain HR services. See our infographic on “Working With a PEO” for some considerations to keep in mind as you weigh the benefits of contracting a PEO for your company.
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USDOL Self-Audit Programs at OSHA, EBSA and VETS
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has launched or re-launched self-audit programs at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). These programs allow employers to voluntarily assess compliance with federal labor law. For more information, see the USDOL press release or dol.gov/SelfAudit for program-specific guidance.
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ELA WEBINAR: MENOPAUSE – HOW IT IMPACTS THE WORKPLACE, SEPT. 17, 9-10:15AM HST
Menopause and perimenopause remain under-recognized in workplace policies, support systems, and daily culture, but understanding how they impact employee health, productivity, and retention is essential for all employers. The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) will partner with CCA, an HR consulting firm and Employee Assistance Program, and Dr. Kameelah Phillips, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and […]
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USDOL Relaunches PAID Self-Audit Program
In April 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) launched a nationwide pilot program to facilitate the resolution of potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) without litigation. The Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program allowed employers to proactively self-audit to identify potentially non-compliant […]
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