Haw. Rev. Stat. § 487G-5
Civil action
Hawaii · Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 487G · Status: effective
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- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 487G-5, Civil action, Hawaii, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2427079
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(a) The attorney general may bring a civil action in district court against an employer or educational institution for a violation of this chapter. A prevailing attorney general may obtain:
(1) Injunctive and other equitable relief; and
(2) A civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding $100,000 for all violations caused by the same event.
(b) An employee or student may bring a civil action against the employee's employer or student's educational institution for a violation of this chapter. A prevailing employee or student may obtain:
(1) Injunctive and other equitable relief;
(2) Actual and general damages; and
(3) Costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
(c) An action under subsection (a) shall not preclude an action under subsection (b), and an action under subsection (b) shall not preclude an action under subsection (a).
(d) This chapter shall not affect a right or remedy available under any law other than this chapter.