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Answer to Is hawaii an employment-at-will state?

At-will?

Yes, Hawaii is generally at employment at will state, in the private sector. Most schools are public employers however and hire under contract (which is in writing and explains what you are and what rights you have or don't have). It also depends what job you hold and which Dept. may have actually hired you. Such an employment question is not a simple yes or no question.

posted Sep 4, 2003 02:40 AM [EST]

Answer to bad body odor a disablity or what?

Trimethylaminuria

Tough question without a fair amount of research and review. To be a disability, a matter need not only be a medical condition, but it must adversely affect a major life activity (per the law and regulations) which are interpreted and decided by the courts (and certain other government agencies). Although Trimethylaminuria seems to have been the subject of quite number of medical studies, it is still fairly rare and it would take some digging to know if any person has previously filed a complaint or action claiming discrimination and obtained such a determination. Maybe someone has to be first. "Unbearable" suggests actual work loss, medical treatment, or some other form of adverse employment action which are generally required to have a claim. Possibly a hostile work environment has developed and there might be legal protection there. It would take a fairly detailed analysis of the actual factual and medical circumstances to be more precise.

posted Oct 25, 2001 01:18 AM [EST]