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The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations – Workforce Development Division is accepting applications for its 12-week Statewide Internship Program. The program will provide eligible candidates exposure to various high-demand occupations in state government that may lead to gainful employment. The internship pays $20 per hour.

As a reminder, telephone appointments are available for general unemployment insurance claims on Mondays and Tuesdays. You must schedule an appointment by your geographic region. For example, if you live on Oahu, you must schedule your appointment with the Oahu Claims Office. In-person services are also available on a first-come, first-served basis Wednesdays through Fridays, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For entry, you must present a valid government-issued picture ID along with a vaccine card showing full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test result taken within the previous 48 hours. In-person services are not guaranteed and will be accommodated as time and resources allow.

DLIR REOPENING OFFICES STATEWIDE DECEMBER 1

First Come, First Served Services Available Wednesdays Through Fridays

HONOLULU — The state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) will open offices statewide beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. In-person services from all programs in the department will be available Wednesdays through Fridays.

“We will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or testing prior to entry pursuant to Gov. Ige’s Executive Order to help ensure the safety of the public and our workforce,” said DLIR Director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio. “We have increased security to enforce all COVID-19 safety measures including social distancing guidelines and mask wearing while inside the offices.”

The department will continue to assess statewide operations with a goal of reopening in-person services during all regular state business days.

In-person services for general unemployment insurance claims as well as for employer services will be available from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays on a first come, first served basis. Individuals must present a vaccine card showing full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours before entry. In-person services are not guaranteed and will be accommodated as time and resources allow.

The DLIR will continue to offer telephone appointments as following:

• • Adjudication—30-minute appointments Monday through Wednesday
  • General Unemployment Insurance—20-minute appointments Monday and Tuesday
  • Pandemic Unemployment Assistance—30-minute appointments Monday through Wednesday
  • Employer Services—30-minute appointments Monday through Friday

Individuals may only make appointments for themselves. Language interpretation services are available for both telephone and in-person services.

Unemployment insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance appeals require mailing via the United States Postal Service or online at: https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/.

Access to all types of unemployment insurance appointments is available via the web (Chrome or Microsoft Edge) at: labor.hawaii.gov/ui/appointments/. For more information please visit: https://www.hawaiiunemploymentinfo.com/. Contact information for services other than unemployment insurance is available at: https://labor.hawaii.gov/contact/.

For more information about unemployment insurance and other labor issues please visit the FAQs at https://labor.hawaii.gov/covid-19-labor-faqs/.