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HRS §89-14

How prohibited practice disputes are handled

This section says that disputes about prohibited practices go to the board first, not to court. You can still go to court in certain cases or appeal the board's decision. The same rules that apply to labor unions also apply to employee organizations.

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The statute, as written — Prevention of prohibited practices

Any controversy concerning prohibited practices may be submitted to the board in the same manner and with the same effect as provided in section 377-9; provided that the board shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over such a controversy except that nothing herein shall preclude (1) the institution of appropriate proceedings in circuit court pursuant to section [89-12(c)] or (2) the judicial review of decisions or orders of the board in prohibited practice controversies in accordance with section 377-9 and chapter 91. All references in section 377-9 to "labor organization" shall include employee organization.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§377-9 How to file and handle unfair labor practice complaints

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