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Podcast: Spotlight Hawaii
Episode: Hawaii DLIR director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio says office has paid out 97% of claims since March
Description: Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio said her office has paid out 97% of the claims they have received since March, but she understands many people in Hawaii are still waiting for benefits and feeling frustrated by the process.
“We are working more hours than you would believe,” she said, with notable emotion and empathy in her voice.
“We feel for every single claimant out there. We know this is a hard time of the year. You all are hurting, you all need your benefits and we’re trying to get to them as quick...