U.S. firms slow hiring; wage gains moderate

Businesses' payrolls rose 127,000 this month, the smallest gain since January 2021.

Maine companies turn to automation as labor shortage persists

Automating functions isn't always aimed at reducing staff, but it helps when human workers are harder to find.

Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal workers for holidays

The nation's largest retailer and largest private employer said it's in a stronger staffing position heading into the holidays than last year and is now focusing on hiring only seasonal workers, rather than permanent workers.

Teens surge into Maine’s workforce

The number of 14- and 15-year-olds getting work permits is on track to set a new record this year as a new cohort of young Mainers rush to fill gaps in the state's workforce.

On a farm in Cape Elizabeth, two families have cultivated a joint history

The Maxwells have been farming the land, now known for its strawberries, for nine generations. The Rodriguezes have joined them for the last three.

Maine unemployment drops as total jobs nearly reach pre-pandemic level

Maine employers added about 3,400 jobs a month since January, driving the unemployment rate to its lowest point in two years.

Legislators may ban most secret settlements in cases brought by employees

The push is part of a national effort to give victims of harassment and discrimination a voice, but it may have a cost as well.

Help is not wanted, it’s needed. Everywhere.

Some services companies are turning away new customers. Some stores and restaurants have had to curtail hours of operation. Qualified workers are in high demand and short supply.

WOXO, Chamber team up for weekly job fair broadcast

New state law aims to help former prisoners get jobs

In most cases, employers will not be able to ask job applicants about criminal history until later in the hiring process.