Expands protections against employment-related harassment by allowing public employers to secure a temporary restraining order and permanent.

Hawaii HB2091 aims to expand protections against employment-related harassment by allowing public employers to petition the district court for a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction on behalf of a harassed employee. The bill defines harassment as physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or a course of conduct that seriously alarms or disturbs an individual. The court may grant a temporary restraining order for up to ninety days and a permanent injunction for up to three years. The bill also allows for "jane doe" or "john doe" filings to protect the petitioner's privacy.

Expands protections against employment-related harassment by allowing public employers to secure a temporary restraining order and permanent.

Hawaii HB2091 aims to expand protections against employment-related harassment by allowing public employers to petition the district court for a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction on behalf of a harassed employee. The bill defines harassment as physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or a course of conduct that seriously alarms or disturbs an individual. The court may grant a temporary restraining order for up to ninety days and a permanent injunction for up to three years. The bill also allows for "jane doe" or "john doe" filings to protect the petitioner's privacy.