Hawaii SB3055 prohibits false impersonation of union representatives and allows for punitive damages and other relief.

Hawaii SB3055 amends Chapter 89 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the false impersonation of employee organization representatives. This includes individuals who falsely claim to be employees, staff members, agents, or public employees designated by an exclusive representative. The bill allows for civil actions by employee organizations to seek injunctive relief, payment of damages, and punitive damages. It also mandates liquidated damages for each incident of false impersonation. The act will take effect upon approval.

Hawaii SB3055 prohibits false impersonation of union representatives and allows for punitive damages and other relief.

Hawaii SB3055 amends Chapter 89 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the false impersonation of employee organization representatives. This includes individuals who falsely claim to be employees, staff members, agents, or public employees designated by an exclusive representative. The bill allows for civil actions by employee organizations to seek injunctive relief, payment of damages, and punitive damages. It also mandates liquidated damages for each incident of false impersonation. The act will take effect upon approval.