Hawaii Revised Statutes 378-69 – Conflict with common law, precedence B. Public Employees
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 378-69
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Employee: means a person who performs a service for wages or other remuneration under a contract for hire, written or oral, express or implied. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 378-61
The rights created herein shall not be construed to limit the development of the common law nor to preempt the common law rights and remedies on the subject matter of discharges which are contrary to public policy. In the event of a conflict between the terms and provisions of this part and any other law on the subject the more beneficial provisions favoring the employee shall prevail.