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State Releases Occupational Employment and Wages Data

August 27, 2014

HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) today released its Occupational Employment and Wages in Hawaii 2013 publication, which provides comprehensive occupational wage data and a snapshot of the state's record 662,150 workforce. It is...

Hawaii’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.4% in July

August 14, 2014

Civilian Labor Force at Record 662,150 HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was at 4.4 percent for the fourth consecutive month. Statewide, 632,950 were...

State Awards $657,388 to Employer Groups for Workforce Development

July 22, 2014

Funds Target Critical Skill Shortages in Small Businesses HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced the award of six grants designed to strengthen local small businesses through training programs. The grants will be...

Hawaii’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.4% in June

July 17, 2014

4,800 Increase in Non-Farm Jobs Over the year HONOLULU — the Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.4 percent, the same as in May. Statewide, there were...

State Cites Roofing Company for Lack of Fall Protection

July 8, 2014

Proposed Penalties for Seven Serious and Repeated Serious Violations Total $84,700 HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) today announced that it issued seven citations to Titanium Services,...

State Awarded $897,420 for Job Training Laid-Off Workers

July 3, 2014

Funding Will Support Partnerships in High-Demand Industries HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced the receipt of a Job-Driven National Emergency Grant (JD NEG) to help create or expand employer partnerships that provide...

State Updates Elevator Code

June 26, 2014

Code Modernization Enhances Public Safety HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced that the adoption of new elevator standards will be effective June 30, 2014. The adoption of the proposed administrative rules will...

‘Hawaii Handbook for Immigrants’ Helps New Residents Navigate Island Community

June 20, 2014

HONOLULU – The Office of Community Services (OCS) today released the newly published Hawaii Handbook for Immigrants, a resource guide for new immigrants to the Aloha State. Available both as a booklet and online, the guide provides important information on...

Hawaii’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.4% in May

June 19, 2014

7,200 Increase in Non-Farm Jobs Over the Year, Record 661,900 in Labor Force HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 4.4 percent, the same as...

Public-Private Partnership Improves State Workers’ Compensation Program

May 30, 2014

HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced the implementation of an automated, electronic system to help ensure compliance with workers' compensation law. The DLIR developed the system in partnership with the National Council...