HI SB988

Prohibits all unpaid internships except those meeting specific educational internship criteria under Chapter 388, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Requires unpaid educational internships to provide training similar to educational programs, primarily for the intern's benefit, under close supervision without displacing regular employees.

Mandates written notice to interns that they will receive no wages and are not employees entitled to minimum wage, and prohibits employee benefits.

Establishes that internship screening must differ from employment hiring processes, use only education-relevant criteria, and that program advertisements must emphasize training/education rather than employment.

Takes effect upon approval; defines "student" as persons enrolled at least part-time in secondary or post-secondary educational institutions or completing degree residency requirements.