AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Labor Department says unemployment benefits to some workers will be delayed this week due to a computer problem.
The hardware glitch halted processing of unemployment checks, direct deposits and other notifications Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
Claimants who filed during the weekend or during the day Monday should have received their payments as usual. Those who filed Monday night or later will have their benefits processed Thursday night, and mailed or direct deposited Friday.
Laura Boyett, director of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, said the high volume of claims over the past year has placed tremendous strain on aging equipment.
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