What is the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations website?

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labor.hawaii.gov is the official website of the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), the state agency that administers unemployment insurance, labor law enforcement, and employment services for Hawaii workers and employers. Use it when you need to file or manage an unemployment claim, report a wage or discrimination issue, find job-seeker or employer resources, or request public records and wage rate schedules. The site serves both individuals (workers, job seekers, veterans) and employers.

Main service areas

The homepage organizes its content under four headings: Unemployment Insurance, Labor Services, Employment Services, and Other Services.

Unemployment Insurance

This is the section most visitors come for. It covers filing and managing unemployment claims, and directs users to two contact channels:

  • Contact Form: https://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/contact-form — the site states this is the fastest way to get assistance.
  • Unemployment Insurance Call Center: (808) 762-5752 or (833) 901-2272

Labor Services

This section covers regulatory, compliance, and worker-protection functions, including:

  • HUI Claims (Online Unemployment Insurance Portal)
  • Civil Rights / Discrimination
  • Job Seekers
  • Occupational Safety & Health
  • Unemployment Insurance Appeals
  • Wage Complaints & Minors Work Permits

Employment Services

Aimed at both job seekers and employers:

  • Consultation & Training (HIOSH)
  • Employer Unemployment Insurance Services
  • Employer Workforce Services
  • Hele Imua Internship Program
  • HireNet Hawaii
  • Labor Law Posters
  • Veteran Services

Other Services

Administrative and program-support functions:

  • Office of Community Services
  • Occupational Safety & Health Appeals
  • Prevailing Wages – Wage Rate Schedule
  • Public Records Request
  • WIOA Equal Opportunity Program

Key online tools

Tool What it's for
HUI Claims Online portal for unemployment insurance claims
HireNet Hawaii Job seeker and employer workforce platform
UI Contact Form Fastest route to unemployment assistance per the site
Public Records Request Requesting agency records
Prevailing Wages – Wage Rate Schedule Wage rate reference

Who it serves

The site is built for two broad audiences:

  • Workers and job seekers — filing unemployment claims, filing wage complaints, obtaining minors' work permits, accessing veteran services, and using HireNet Hawaii.
  • Employers — unemployment insurance services, workforce services, labor law poster requirements, and consultation and training through HIOSH.

If you are unsure which section applies to you, start with the category that matches your role (worker/job seeker vs. employer) and then narrow to the specific service. For unemployment matters specifically, the site recommends the contact form over other channels for the quickest response.