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State to launch 3 new online tools for those claiming unemployment
The new tools are part of a package of improvements the Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is rolling out to make the claims process easier.
New Unemployment Benefits Not Likely to Lag Into Mid-April, DLIR Says
Although the U.S. DOL projected that many states would need until the middle of April or later to implement the new provisions and begin notifying individuals, the department notes there will be no lag in benefits for most claimants as long as they remain eligible for benefits.
DLIR Updates Unemployment Claims Status, Announces New Certification Process
Starting Monday, the DLIR is asking the community to file weekly UI certifications on specific days of the week, which are determined based on the claimant’s last name.
State Discusses ‘Soft Reopening’ as Unemployment Funds Dwindle
The point of the loans is to keep employees on the payroll, though it’s unclear how many of the 170,000 potentially impacted have already been laid off and how many businesses won’t be able to afford to keep, even with extra funding.
Tens of Millions in Unemployment Benefits Flowing From State to Workers
DLIR Director Scott Murakami said at a press conference Wednesday that he couldn’t produce an exact figure on the number of people in the state currently reliant on unemployment checks.
Gov. Ige Names New DLIR Deputy Director
Gov. David Ige has appointed Anne E. Perreira-Eustaquio deputy director of the Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
DLIR Launches New Unemployment Applications
Employers are now able to electronically file wage and tax data, make tax payments, update and make changes to their accounts, as well as view real time data.
Gov. Ige Appoints Hoshijo to Labor Department Director
Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige has appointed Leonard Hoshijo to head the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Hawai‘i Recovers $14,360 in Back Wages, Penalties for 2 Employees
The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations recovered $14,360.12 in back wages and penalties on a wage complaint made by two surf instructors.
Unemployment Numbers Continue to Fall on Hawai‘i Island
Unemployment rates in Hawai‘i County are at 3.1 percent for March, 2017, down from 3.8 percent last year.
