HRS §353-19
Pay for work or training in prison
People in prison who work or take training or education programs can get small amounts of money, as set by the prison director. But they are not treated as regular employees, except for those on work furlough.
The statute, as written — Compensation for labor or training by committed persons
Every committed person, who is working within a state correctional facility or who is in such training or educational programs as the director or a designated agent pursuant to law prescribes, may be allowed such graduated sums of money as the director by policy determines. Any committed person, other than persons on work furlough, engaged in work, training, or education pursuant to this section or work pursuant to this chapter or chapter 354D shall not be considered an employee or in employment.
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