Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission – State of Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission – State of Hawaiʻi
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OVERVIEW
The State of Hawai
i has a strong commitment to the protection of civil rights.
Article I, Section 5 of the Hawaiʻi Constitution provides that “no person shall be denied the enjoyment of civil rights or be discriminated against in the exercise thereof because of race, religion, sex or ancestry.” The legislature gave meaning to this commitment by creating the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission (HCRC), through enactment of Act 219 in 1988 and Acts 386 and 387 in 1989.
The HCRC was organized in 1990 and officially opened its doors in January 1991. Since then, the HCRC has enforced state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment (H.R.S. Chapter 378, Part I), housing (H.R.S. Chapter 515); public accommodations (H.R.S. Chapter 489), and access to state and state-funded services (H.R.S. section 368-1.5). The HCRC receives, investigates, conciliates, and adjudicates complaints of discrimination. The HCRC has five (5) uncompensated volunteer Commissioners. They are appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, based on their knowledge and experience in civil rights matters and commitment to preserve the civil rights of all individuals.
By law the Commission may hold hearings and make inquiries, as it deems necessary, and has the authority to administer oaths and affirmations, conduct depositions, compel the attendance of parties and witnesses and the production of documents by the issuance of subpoenas, examine parties and witnesses under oath, require answers to interrogatories, and delegate these powers to any member of the commission or any person appointed by the commission for the performance of its functions.
Furthermore the law authorizes the Commission to enforce the State’s anti-discrimination statutes or any of its orders, conciliation agreements, or predetermination settlements by commencing civil action in circuit court; by issuing “right to sue” authority to complainants; or by ordering appropriate legal and equitable relief or affirmative action when violations are found.
The law also authorizes the Commission to appoint an executive director, deputy executive director, hearings examiners, investigators and other necessary support personnel as well as, an attorney to represent the commission in litigation.
CONTACT:
Marcus L. Kawatachi, Executive Director
(808) 586-8636
E-Mail
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Legal Disclaimer
This webpage is provided by the Hawai`i Civil Rights Commission for general information and educational purposes only.  Nothing on this webpage may be considered or deemed to constitute legal advice.  Due to the rapidly changing nature of the law, information may become outdated.  The information presented should not be used by lawyers as a substitute for independent research or by non-lawyers as a substitute for legal or other advice.
NEWS AND EVENTS
State Civil Rights Commission Voices Support For Kamehameha Schools Admissions Policy
DLIR and DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT – ACT 259
HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AND STATEWIDE PARTNERS PROMOTE EQUAL HOUSING AT APRIL CONFERENCE
Legal Notice
Proposed Amendments To the Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 12, Chapter 46, Rules Regarding The Civil Rights Commission
Act 203 – Pay Transparency FAQs
Act 88 – Relating to Background Checks
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