Torkildson Katz Moore Hetherington and Harris will host programs to cover in more detail matters discussed during the 22nd Annual Hawaii Employment Law Seminar. The firm will hold the following three one hour programs in our large conference room on the 15th Floor at 700 Bishop Street on the dates and times shown: September 9...
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Annual Employment Law Seminar: Aug. 5, 2015
On Wednesday, August 5, 2015, Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris will present the Annual Employment Law Seminar in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. Attendees will receive the newly revised 2015-2016 Chamber Desk manual with registration. Recognized as the most cost-effective employment law seminar for Hawaii businesses, topics of discussion include: Avoiding...
Read MoreJune 18: FLSA Update: Ensuring Compliance in 2015 (HR Administration Series)
On Thursday, June 18, 2015, John Knorek and Christine David of Torkildson, Katz will be presenting on FLSA updates and ensuring compliance in 2015 as part of HEC's five-part HR Administration Series. Speakers: John L. Knorek, Esq.; Christine David, Esq. Date: Thursday, June 18, 2015 Time: 8:30am - 11:30am Location: HEC's Kahili Room When are the new overtime...
Read MoreJune 10, 2015: Employer Reporting & Tax Requirements under the Affordable Care Act
On June 10, 2015, Laura Anderson and Vaughn Cook of Torkildson Katz will be speaking on Employer Reporting & Tax Requirments under the Affordable Care Act at a training seminar presented by the Hawaii Employers Council. Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Registration: 8:30 a.m.) Location: Dole Cannery (735 Iwilei...
Read MoreRegister! SHRM Hawaii 2015 Hawaii Legislative Update Webinar
SHRM HAWAII 2015 HAWAII LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WEBINAR with Melissa Pannell, John Knorek & Melissa Pavlicek Get the latest 2015 Hawaii legislative updates without leaving your desk! Join us on Friday, May 1 at 12:00pm, as Melissa Pannell, John Knorek and Melissa Pavlicek discuss and answer your questions about pending 2015 legislation and important law updates...
Read More2015 Employment Law Update Presented by Torkildson, Katz
On Monday, April 6, 2015, the Law Office of Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris presented and sponsored the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Employment Law Update. Topics included: Hiring Decisions Made Harder: Shimose v. Hawaii Health Systems (1/16/15) Hawaii's arrest & court record requirements narrowed - Joseph A. Ernst Why you need good reasons...
Read MoreNewton Chu to Speak on I-9 Compliance, May 7, 2015
On May 7, 2015, Newton Chu will be speaking at a seminar presented by the Hawaii Employers Council on I-9 Compliance: Turning the Deceptively Difficult into Simply Understandable. Noncompliance with the deceptively difficult two-page Form I-9 can result in hefty fines. For instance, in 2010, Abercrombie and Fitch was fined $1,047,110 for I-9 violations even...
Read MoreApril 15-16, 205: John Mackey and Joseph Ernst To Speak At The Management Education Council Seminar Series
John Mackey and Joseph Ernst of Torkildson, Katz will be part of a panel presenting at the Management Education Council's seminar series on Employment Law in Hawaii. Wednesday, April 15, 2015- Employment Law for CEO's, Managers & Supervisors in Hawaii: How To Avoid Costly Employee Lawsuits And Very Costly Personal And Class Action Settlements Time: 7:45 a.m....
Read MoreSHRM Hawaii March 5th Seminar: March 2, 2015 is Last Day to Register
March 2, 2015 is the last day to register for SHRM's March 5, 2015 seminar featuring guest speakers Scott Ferrin, Gary Edwards, Lisa Brewer and John Knorek. Topics discussed to include: Best Practices in Talen Management Strategy How to Conduct Workplace Investigations Legal Essentials For more information and to register, click here. When: Thursday, March 5,...
Read MoreDecision Upheld In Tax Case
Ron Heller of Torkildson Katz successfully represented Kaheawa Wind Power, LLC in a case involving a real property tax assessment by the County of Maui. The central issue was whether the wind turbines used to produce electricity were "real property" for purposes of the tax. The Hawaii Supreme Court recently decided not to review a...
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