HAR §12-46-317. Causation standard

In determining whether a discriminatory practice constituting disparate treatment has been committed under this subchapter, it must be shown by a preponderance of the evidence: (1) That a causal connection existed between a person's protected basis and the alleged discriminatory conduct; and (2) That the protected basis was any part of the reason for the conduct. [Eff 10/15/93; comp (Auth: HRS §§368-3; 515-9(7)) (Imp: HRS §§515-1, 515-2, 515-3, 515-5, 515-6, 515-7, 515-9 (7), 515-16, 515-17, 515- 20)