HRS §378-69
How this law relates to other legal rights
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the law does not replace or limit your existing rights under common law for wrongful discharge. If this law conflicts with another law, the one that gives you more protection as an employee wins.
employees
The statute, as written — Conflict with common law, precedence
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The rights created herein shall not be construed to limit the development of the common law nor to preempt the common law rights and remedies on the subject matter of discharges which are contrary to public policy. In the event of a conflict between the terms and provisions of this part and any other law on the subject the more beneficial provisions favoring the employee shall prevail.
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