HI HB684

Requires every employer to implement policies and procedures prohibiting and preventing unlawful discriminatory practices in the workplace under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 378-2.

Mandates minimum requirements for employer policies including annual training for employees on discrimination and harassment.

Requires educational materials outlining consequences for specific violations that are proportional to the severity of the offense.

Requires employers to establish a confidential reporting system that encourages employees to report violations of anti-discrimination policies.

Mandates that all employer policies and procedures be submitted to, reviewed, and approved by the department before implementation.