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Joseph A. Ernst
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Biography
Joseph A. Ernst is an attorney with the law firm Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris. His practice involves counseling and defending both large and small employers in all aspects of employment law, including defense of wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. He also assists clients with employer compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws including drafting employee handbooks, personnel policies, and other employment related agreements. Additionally, Joe represents property owners and management companies in state and federal claims alleging housing discrimination.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
18 years
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Licensed in Hawaii for 17 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Torkildson Katz Moore Hetherington & Harris
700 Bishop St., Topa Financial Ctr., Bishop St. Twr., Honolulu, HI, 96813-4124
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Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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I could not use Joseph Ernst because he does not represents plaintiffs. I like him because he did reply even though he couldn't help me and he even gave me 2 other attorneys to call.
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Experience
Honors
2015
Hawaii Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Hawaii Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - 2011
Attorney, Carlsmith Ball, LLP
Associations
Hawaii State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
Society for Human Resource Management
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
McMillan v. BSA-Aloha Council
Prevailed
Clark v. Goodwill Indus. of Haw., Inc.
Prevailed
Alaka’i Na Keiki, Inc. v. Hamamoto
Education
2008
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Tampa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Stop Doing Performance Reviews
Practical Termination Tips
2015
National Labor Relations Board Quickie Election Workshops
New Solicitation Rules
2015
Employment Law For Owners, Managers, and Supervisors
Family Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act
2014
Understanding the ADA
Various ADA topics
2014
Technology in the Workplace in Hawaii
Company Policies re Email, Internet and Computer Usage; E-Discovery; Safeguarding Company Data
2014
Human Resources Law From Start to Finish
Employee Handbooks and Policies; Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Employment Context
2014
2014 Maui Employment Law Seminar
Changes in Labor and Employment Law
2014
2014 Hawaii Employment Law Seminar
Discrimination and Harassment Law Update; Social Media and Technology in the Workplace Update
2014
2014 Hawaii (Kona) Employment Law Seminar
Changes in Labor and Employment Law
2013
2013 Hawaii Employment Law Seminar
Documenting discipline; Reasonable Accommodations: Disability, Victim Status and Religion
2012
2012 Hawaii Employment Law Seminar
Harassment in the Technology Era; Master Class on ADAAA and Reasonable Accommodation Issues
2011
2011 Hawaii Employment Law Seminar
EEO Updates; Handbook Updates
Publications
2015
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
Chamber Desk Manual (18th Ed.)
2008
Community Ass’n (Cmty. Ass’n Inst., Haw. Chapter)
Occupancy Discrimination vs The Federal Fair Housing Act, Haw.
Languages
English