HAR §12-27-29. §12-27-29 Demand and order

(a) If the department finds that informal methods in section 12-27-27 will not resolve the complaint, the department shall issue an order and a demand for compliance by certified mail, return receipt requested, or personal delivery. (b) The demand and order shall require the employer to: (1) Cease and desist from engaging in the alleged unlawful practice; and (2) Take appropriate remedial action. (c) Within twenty days after the date of the demand and order, the employer may either: (1) Notify the department of the employer's decision to comply by signing and returning the demand and order; or (2) File a written appeal in accordance with section 12-27-32. (d) If an employer fails to take any action as provided in subsection (c), the department or the complainant may initiate civil action pursuant to Section 398-25, HRS. [Eff 2/3/05 ] (Auth: HRS §398-11) (Imp: HRS §398-23)