HI HB467

Provides protection for public employees who report violations of federal, state, or county laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, or contract violations to their employer or a public body, verbally or in writing

Prohibits public employers from discharging, threatening, or discriminating against public employees regarding compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for making protected reports

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to inform complainants of their rights upon receipt of complaints and to prescribe content and posting of notices in all workplaces

Expands the definition of "public employee" and "public employer" to include state and county employees, civil service employees, probationary and provisional employees, and employees of general contractors or subcontractors with governmental agencies

Maintains that collective bargaining agreements providing superior rights and remedies take precedence, while this Act supersedes agreements providing inferior protections