Which Hawaii agency administers the workers' compensation program for the state?
Correct Answer
A) Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR)
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) administers Hawaii's workers' compensation program, including oversight of insurance requirements and claims.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is the agency responsible for administering Hawaii's workers' compensation program. The DLIR's Disability Compensation Division oversees insurance requirements, claims processing, dispute resolution, and employer compliance.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) focuses on economic policy, business development, and tourism promotion. It has no role in workers' compensation administration.
Option C: Department of Health (DOH)
The Department of Health (DOH) handles public health, environmental health, and medical licensing. While it may be involved in occupational health standards, it does not administer workers' compensation insurance or claims.
Option D: Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) oversees business registration, professional licensing, and consumer protection. It administers contractor licensing (CSLB equivalent in Hawaii) but does not run the workers' compensation program.
Memory Technique
DLIR = Disability, Labor, Industrial Relations — all words associated with workplace injuries and compensation. When workers get hurt, they go to DLIR.
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