Section 12-46-317 - Causation standardIn 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] (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)