Case: Labor Relations/Federal Preemption (D. Haw.)

Waldorf-Astoria Management LLC is entitled to dismissal of the wrongful discharge and breach of contract claims of a 20-year employee of the Grand Wailea Hotel in Hawaii who was suspended and terminated after she was allegedly falsely accused of theft by hotel staff at a meeting where a union representative was present, the federal district court in Hawaii held. The employee was allegedly told to pay $900 dollars by hotel staff to keep the theft accusation confidential. The court found her wrongful discharge claim is based on the hotel’s alleged threats and mistreatment that indicate unfair labor practices governed by ...