Whistleblower Investigations in Hawaiʻi

Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, and Confidential Reporting Support

808 Investigations provides professional whistleblower investigations in Hawaiʻi for employees, employers, attorneys, and organizations seeking neutral, confidential investigative services. We assist in documenting protected disclosures, investigating retaliation claims, and helping organizations respond appropriately under Hawaiʻi law.

Serving Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, and statewide matters requiring discretion and professional documentation.

Whistleblowing occurs when an employee reports suspected illegal activity, fraud, safety violations, misuse of public funds, or violations of law within an organization. In Hawaiʻi, employees may be protected under the Hawaiʻi Whistleblowers’ Protection Act (HWPA), HRS §378-61 through §378-69, which prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report or disclose violations of law.

Protected disclosures may include:

• Reporting illegal or unethical conduct
   
• Reporting workplace safety violations
   
• Reporting discrimination or harassment
   
• Reporting fraud, theft, or misuse of funds
   
• Participating in investigations or court proceedings
   
• Refusing to engage in unlawful conduct
   

Understanding whether a disclosure qualifies for legal protection often requires careful review of facts and documentation.

Under the Hawaiʻi Whistleblowers’ Protection Act, employers may not discharge, threaten, suspend, demote, or otherwise discriminate against an employee because they:

• Reported a violation of law to a public body
   
• Were about to report a violation
   
• Participated in an investigation, hearing, or court action
   
• Objected to or refused to participate in unlawful conduct
   

Employees who experience retaliation may have legal remedies. Proper documentation and independent investigation are critical in these matters.

Organizations benefit from prompt, neutral investigation when a whistleblower complaint is made. Independent third-party investigations can help:

• Establish objective fact-finding
   
• Protect against retaliation claims
   
• Identify compliance failures
   
• Document corrective action steps
   
• Demonstrate good faith response
   
• Reduce legal exposure
   

808 Investigations conducts confidential interviews, evidence review, digital documentation analysis, and timeline reconstruction to provide clear, factual reports suitable for employer review or legal counsel.

We assist in investigating allegations of:

• Termination following protected disclosure
   
• Demotion or adverse job action
   
• Workplace hostility or intimidation
   
• Harassment after reporting misconduct
   
• Disciplinary actions following complaints
   

Our investigative approach focuses on documentation, witness interviews, policy review, and factual analysis.

Our structured process includes:

• Intake review and allegation clarification
   
• Policy and employment record analysis
   
• Witness identification and interviews
   
• Digital communication review when authorized
   
• Timeline and fact pattern analysis
   
• Detailed written investigative report
   

All investigations are conducted with strict confidentiality and professionalism.

• Licensed Hawaiʻi private investigator
   
• Former District Attorney Senior Investigator experience
   
• Neutral, third-party objectivity
   
• Experience with complex workplace investigations
   
• Detailed, well-documented reporting
   
• Statewide coverage across the Hawaiian Islands
   

We understand the sensitivity of whistleblower matters and the potential legal implications for both employees and employers.

If you are an employee, employer, or attorney seeking assistance with a whistleblower investigation in Hawaiʻi, contact 808 Investigations for a confidential consultation to discuss your situation and investigative options.