(AP) — A lawsuit alleges a Hawaiʻi dolphin tour company discouraged workers from complying with COVID-19 safety laws. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that former employee, Yumi Ishizuka, filed the lawsuit. The lawsuit claims the owner of Ocean Journeys, which operates Dolphins and You, sought to skirt lowered capacity limits on boat tours. Owner Richard Holland didn’t immediately return a message from The Associated Press left at a phone number for Dolphins and You. A website also says the company implemented safety protocols, including reduced boat capacity and masks when indoors. Ishizuka said she was fired as retaliation for urging compliance with social distancing and mask rules.

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