Workplace bias case heads to high court

A suit by a former car salesman brings into question whether supervisors can be held liable in discrimination claims

By Ken Kobayashi

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 28, 2012

~~<p>A case that could have widespread implications for both Hawaii businesses and their workers in employment discrimination disputes will be heard by the Hawaii Supreme Court next month.</p>
<p>Hawaii law is clear that employers can be held liable for discrimination based on race or national origin. But a key issue for the high court to decide for the first time is whether supervisors can also be held liable for discrimination against workers.</p>
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A case that could have widespread implications for both Hawaii businesses and their workers in employment discrimination disputes will be heard by the Hawaii Supreme Court next month.

Hawaii law is clear that employers can be held liable for discrimination based on race or national origin. But a key issue for the high court to decide for the first time is whether supervisors can also be held liable for discrimination against workers. Login for more...