Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Hawaii
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 808 524 1800About
Provided by Dentons
Dentons' employment and labor lawyers are renowned for their pragmatic, business-centric counseling across the full range of workforce-related issues, as well their regular and successful representation of management in all types of employment disputes and litigated matters. We have defended management against claims of discrimination and retaliation, represented management and senior executives in restrictive covenant and trade secret matters, represented management in wage-and-hour disputes, and defended fiduciaries against claims brought under the federal ERISA statute.
We provide a broad range of non-litigation advice, including:
• Drafting employment handbooks, policies and contracts
• Dealing with “problem employees”
• Conducting internal corporate investigations
• Anti-harassment and sensitivity training
• Business immigration
• Union-related issues
• Mergers & acquisitions, reductions in force and other business activities
• Data privacy and cybersecurity
While litigation may be a necessary component of a dispute resolution strategy, it is only one of the tools we use to resolve disputes. As the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has grown, so too has our practice, and the sophistication of the processes we employ. Dentons has long been at the forefront of ADR use, investing significantly in training our lawyers and accruing extensive experience in arbitration, mediation, conciliation and settlement negotiation, including as settlement counsel.
Chambers Review
Dentons in Honolulu is noted for representing local clients in employment litigation and contentious collective bargaining cases, distinguished by its access to a wide range of expertise across the Dentons global network. The firm further capabilities include advising on workplace investigations and class actions related to contract and benefits plan disputes. Also noted for providing extensive compliance guidance on labor and employment matters.
Work Highlights
- Dentons defended Hawaiian Airlines in a series of lawsuits by employees and former employees who applied for and were denied exemptions to the company's mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons' team has a wide range of knowledge and experience in dealing with employment-related claims."
"Dentons' team has a wide range of knowledge and experience in dealing with employment-related claims."
Notable Practitioners
Corianne Lau is regularly called upon by employers to represent them in a broad array of litigation matters, including investigations and whistle-blower allegations. She has additional experience in advising on employment handbook and policy drafting.
"Corianne is excellent at what she does and she works extremely hard on our behalf."
"She is a very strong legal adviser."
John Rhee is a respected practitioner who represents clients in matters of employment litigation. He has recent experience in defending against claims related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees.
"John is a very good litigator."
Louise Ing is adept at assisting with employee terminations, sexual harassment allegations and compliance with state and federal laws. She has notable recent experience in advising clients on COVID-19-related matters, including vaccine mandates and leave issues.
"Louise is extremely hard-working and even goes beyond the call of duty."
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