News and Events

Afternoon session is part of the Hawaii State Bar Association's annual convention This December, new changes to the FLSA Salary Requirements will go into effect. Attorney John L. Knorek, a Director at Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, will speak at an upcoming seminar showing other Hawaii attorneys how these new regulations will affect their...

Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference Torkildson Katz attorneys John Knorek, Joseph Ernst, John Mackey, and Kendra Kawai will present "Keep Calm and Ask the Attorney" at the Society For Human Resource Management Hawaii Chapter's Annual Conference. SHRM Hawaii, the Hawaii affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management, is a non-profit corporation that...

The new FLSA overtime rules raising the minimum guaranteed salary for the white collar exemption have finally been issued. An estimated 16,000 workers in Hawaii may be eligible for overtime.   In summary the final rule provides: The annual salary threshold for exempt positions will jump from $23,660 to $47,476 (or from $455 to $913 per week), and will be updated...

Targeting those professionals who already possess the knowledge and skills covered in HR Foundations, the Hawaii Employers Council is pleased to announce a course series focused on expanding mid- to senior-level competence in several HR areas later this year. Topics include: FLSA Master Class: What's New in 2016: Joseph A. Ernst, Esq. and Jennifer L. Gitter, Esq.,...

SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016 | 7:15 am-5:30 pm HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER Mark your calendars and join us for the most well-attended and comprehensive employment law seminar in Hawaii, presented by Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris. This seminar will provide attendees with a thorough update on personnel law trends, including discrimination and...

Attorney Newton J. Chu, a director at Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris, Attorneys at Law, served as the "driving force" for a new statewide law designed to streamline the approval process for obtaining a liquor license in Hawaii, according to an article about the law featuring an interview with Chu and Gov. David Ige....

Torkildson Katz is pleased to announce that Vaughn G.T. Cook, a Director in Torkildson Katz's Hawaii Island office, has been appointed to the Hawaii Tax Review Commission.  Gov. David Y. Ige named Attorney Cook to the position. The Tax Review Commission is made up of 7 members.  Using standards of equity and efficiency, the panel...

Are you wondering how to handle the pitfalls associated with tax-exempt organizations? Or looking for guidance on drafting bylaws, articles of incorporation and corporate policies? Tax-exempt organizations are a unique and complex area of law, and they require expert guidance to stay in compliance and reap the full benefits of their protected status. Presented by...

Join the Chamber and Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris for an update on personnel law trends and recent court decisions in labor and employment cases. The session will be followed by Q&A session.  More information with list of topics to follow. Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Location: The Plaza Club, 900...

Are your company's pay practices in compliance with wage and hour laws? Want to learn more about pay practice compliance to avoid common pitfalls that challenge employers? Hawaii Employers Council is pleased to welcome Joseph A. Ernst and Kendra K. Kawai with Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek for a morning program covering topics including: Exempt Employees v. Non-Exempt...