HB1469

Hawaii HB1469 establishes criteria for unpaid student internships to protect students and ensure they are not exploited.

Hawaii HB1469 aims to regulate unpaid student internships by setting clear criteria to prevent exploitation. The bill defines "student" and outlines conditions for unpaid internships, including that they must benefit the student, not displace regular employees, and not guarantee employment at the internship's conclusion. It also mandates that internships be educational in nature and not appear as a disguised employment screening process. The bill prohibits unpaid internships unless they meet these criteria, ensuring students are not taken advantage of by for-profit companies.