Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

What Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations does

The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is the executive-branch state agency responsible for promoting the economic security, well-being, and productivity of Hawaii's workforce. It administers unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, prepaid health care, wage standards enforcement, occupational safety and health (HIOSH), civil rights enforcement (HCRC), labor relations adjudication, workforce development through the American Job Centers, and a forthcoming state-sponsored retirement savings program. DLIR operates through six divisions (Disability Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Wage Standards, Workforce Development, plus the Research & Statistics Office and Office of Community Services), seven attached agencies, and three advisory boards, led by Director Jade T. Butay under Governor Josh Green.

DLIR's technology footprint centers on government administrative systems: an electronic Claims Management System (eCMS) modernization for the Disability Compensation Division that is transitioning to a cloud-based filing environment; HireNet Hawaii, a statewide job-matching platform connecting job seekers with employers as part of the American Job Center network; HUI Claims for online unemployment insurance filing with multi-factor authentication; HiCAN (Hawaii Career Acceleration Navigator) for career-path exploration; and HIOSH Online Services for occupational safety incident reporting, complaints, and consultation requests. Services are delivered in 16 languages through five physical offices (Honolulu headquarters at 830 Punchbowl Street plus American Job Centers on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai) and a portfolio of online self-service portals, supported by a UI Call Center.

DLIR is funded through State of Hawaii general fund appropriations and federal grants rather than commercial revenue. The Workforce Development Division is 100% federally funded via US Department of Labor ETA awards totaling $28,345,728 covering WIOA Adult/Youth/Dislocated Worker, Wagner-Peyser, and related programs. Services to job seekers, employers, workers, and vulnerable populations are provided at no cost. Distribution relies on the American Job Center network, inter-agency partnerships (US DOL, EEOC, HUD, DBEDT, Hawaii State AFL-CIO, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, P-20 education partnerships), and four county-level Community Action Agencies and food banks for CSBG and TEFAP programs.

Name

Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

Legal name

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations – State of Hawaii

Website

https://labor.hawaii.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is a state executive-branch agency that administers unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, workforce development, civil rights enforcement, and occupational safety for Hawaii residents, employers, and workers, funded by state appropriations and federal grants and delivering services across all major Hawaiian islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Labor Services

NAICS

Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) (92313), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIABAN

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAOAF

Labor, Employment Standards & Occupational Licensing Boards

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Regulatory Agencies & Licensing (Cross-sector)

Keywords

• Labor law enforcement
• Unemployment insurance
• Workforce development
• Workers compensation
• Wage standards compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) is a state government agency that administers and enforces Hawaii's labor laws. It provides unemployment insurance benefits, workers' compensation programs, wage and hour standards enforcement, workplace safety and health consultation, civil rights enforcement, and workforce development services. The agency serves both workers and employers operating in the State of Hawaii.

Product overview

The Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) is a state government agency organized into 6 divisions and 7 attached agencies, plus 3 advisory boards. The department provides a comprehensive portfolio of workforce and employment services through its divisions including Unemployment Insurance, Disability Compensation, Workforce Development, Wage Standards, Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH), and Research & Statistics. Attached agencies handle specialized functions including civil rights enforcement, labor relations adjudication, retirement savings administration, community services, and employment appeals. Key platforms include HireNet Hawaii for job matching and HUI Claims for online unemployment filing. Services are delivered through physical American Job Center locations statewide and online portals, with interpretation available in 16 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unemployment Insurance Program

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connecticut Retirement Security Program (MyCT) PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026The Hawaii Retirement Savings Program (HRSP) board voted to join the Connecticut Retirement Security Program (MyCT) Partnership at its February 10, 2026 board meeting. This partnership enables Hawaii to leverage Connecticut's established retirement savings infrastructure for implementing Hawaii's state-sponsored retirement savings plan for private-sector employees without employer-sponsored plans.
• Hawaii State LegislaturecoreOthersState legislative body that provides funding authority through the Grants-in-Aid program (Chapter 42F HRS) for capital improvement projects and operating funds supporting workforce and community services administered by DLIR agencies.
• Community Action Agencies (CAAs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of four local CAAs administering Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) programs across Hawaii: Honolulu Community Action Program (City and County of Honolulu), Hawaii County Economic Opportunity (Hawaii County), Kauai Economic Opportunity (Kauai County), and Maui Economic Opportunity (Maui County). These agencies deliver services to assist low-income families.
• TEFAP Emergency Food Service ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFour county-level emergency food assistance providers: Hawaii Foodbank (Oahu and Kauai branches), The Food Basket (Hawaii County), Maui Food Bank (Maui County). These organizations distribute emergency food assistance to low-income Americans under the Emergency Food Assistance Program.
• Chamber of Commerce of HawaiiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on workforce initiatives including the 2nd Annual Future of Work Conference in 2024 and the 2026 Hawaii Employer Pulse Survey. The Chamber helps connect employers with workforce development resources and programs.
• Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide partnership focused on education alignment from early learning through higher education. Collaborated on the 2026 Hawaii Internship Summit and other workforce development initiatives connecting education with employer needs.
• Hawaii State AFL-CIOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor federation represented on the Workforce Development Council through the Committee on Political Education. AFL-CIO representatives contribute to workforce planning and policy development for Hawaii's workforce ecosystem.
• Hawaii State Government AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-agency collaboration including Hawaii State Fire Council, DLIR Division coordination, and partnerships with county governments through American Job Centers co-located with county services.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership supporting Hawaii Civil Rights Commission enforcement of employment discrimination laws. HCRC coordinates with EEOC on cases involving federal employment discrimination statutes.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership through Fair Housing Assistance Program supporting HCRC's enforcement of housing discrimination laws under HRS Chapter 515 and federal fair housing statutes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Texas Workforce Commission: Texas's state agency administering unemployment benefits, workforce development, and labor market information through a commission structure. Direct peer for the Workforce Development and UI functions delivered through American Job Centers in Hawaii.
• Washington State Department of Labor & Industries: Washington's combined state labor agency administering workers' compensation, workplace safety, wage standards, and apprenticeship programs under a single department. Closely mirrors DLIR's structure combining workers' comp (Disability Compensation), HIOSH, Wage Standards, and Workforce Development.
• New York State Department of Labor: New York's state labor agency overseeing unemployment insurance, wage standards, worker protection, workforce development, and labor market statistics. Direct functional equivalent to DLIR with similarly broad scope and high service volume.
• Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries: Oregon's state labor and civil rights enforcement agency covering wage/hour, workplace standards, civil rights, and apprenticeship. Comparable mid-sized state agency with combined labor standards + civil rights structure like DLIR's HCRC integration.
• Illinois Department of Employment Security: Illinois's state agency administering unemployment insurance, employment service, and labor market information. Direct functional peer for the UI Division and HireNet-equivalent job-matching operations.
• Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development: Massachusetts's umbrella labor agency overseeing unemployment, workforce development, labor standards, and worker protection. Functional and structural peer for DLIR's workforce and labor services portfolio.
• Florida Department of Commerce (formerly DEO): Florida's state agency administering workforce development, unemployment compensation, labor market statistics, and community services. Direct peer for the Workforce Development Division and American Job Center network functions.
• Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Pennsylvania's combined state labor agency administering workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, workforce development, and occupational safety. Structural twin to DLIR with comparable multi-division portfolio.
• Colorado Department of Labor and Employment: Colorado's state labor agency administering unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, labor standards, and workforce development. Direct multi-function peer with comparable division structure to DLIR.
• California Department of Industrial Relations: California's state labor agency operating divisions for workers' compensation, labor standards, apprenticeship, and OSHA-equivalent enforcement. Most directly comparable state-level labor administration peer, with similar statutory structure and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dlir

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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