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PublishedOctober 12, 2020
With offices closed, work lunch gets a new look
Lunch is much better mid-pandemic, offering a sense of community and a real break. Lunch is much worse – what, now we have to cook for ourselves? And everything in between.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2020
When will Maine office workers go back? For some, maybe never
Many Maine companies are extending remote work policies at least through the end of the year, and most office workers are happy about it.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2020
Maine unemployment stood at 3.2% in February
The state's unemployment rate is expected to increase dramatically in March as a result of mass layoffs tied to the coronavirus outbreak.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2020
Pro-labor groups want Maine to crack down on forced arbitration
As these binding agreements become more common as a condition of employment, lawmakers debate a measure that would effectively deputize private attorneys to take employers to court in state labor and discrimination cases.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
U.S. companies add 145,000 jobs; unemployment steady at 3.5%
But job growth has failed so far to translate into substantially better hourly pay.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Holiday campaign blitz aims to lure young professionals back home
Live and Work in Maine's 'Boomerang Weekend' targets young Mainers who have left the state and may be visiting friends and family.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2019
No takers for some school jobs in Maine
Area districts say it's tough to fill vacancies, but the situation is probably no worse than it was last September.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2019
Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave
The 6-week parental leave policy will apply to workers who average at least 30 hours per week on the job.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2019
SMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines
On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.
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PublishedJune 19, 2019
Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a 'lack of employees' led to the decision.
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