#Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

Employment Rate Steady at 4.1 Percent, Job Market Rises

The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations says that the state remains steady with a 4.1 percent unemployment rate.

Minimum Wage Increase Begins Jan. 1

The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced Wednesday that minimum wage in Hawai’i will increase by 50 cents beginning Jan. 1.

Big Island Businesses That Hire Veterans Can Receive Tax Credits

Federal tax credits that pay Big Island businesses up to $9,600 for hiring a veteran have been extended until December 2013.