As Maine leads the country in workplace injury rates, labor advocates are calling on the government to strengthen safety protections and enforcement.
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L.L.Bean to lay off customer service workers, reduce call line hours
A representative for the Freeport-based company said the decision comes in response to more shoppers placing orders online.
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More Mainers are working, but unemployment rate remains at 3.4%
The health care and social assistance sector saw the biggest increases in new workers amid a labor shortage that has caused a crisis in access to health care.
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Maine’s unemployment rate hovers near record low
The 2023 rate of 2.9% doesn’t capture the whole picture, though, because many workers have left the workforce entirely in the last few years.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Maine schools prepare for cost of up to $13 million in first 6 months of new paid family leave program
Schools are preparing to contribute up to 1% of their employee payroll to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program starting in January 2025.
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Maine unemployment rate increases for 5th straight month but remains historically low
The rate of 3.2% in December was the highest it has been in 22 months, according to state data, but is still below the national rate.
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Patience Success Juwah and Gail True offer care and love as direct support professionals
Working: It’s a challenging job that requires patience, caring and some basic skills and can be rewarding in many ways.
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Maine bumps up minimum wage starting in January
The cost of living index rose 2.4%, prompting an increase in Maine’s minimum wage, tipped wage and overtime threshold.
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More teen workers in Maine are getting hurt on the job
Maine’s Department of Labor says Maine’s tight labor market is pushing more businesses to hire teens, partly accounting for an increase in workplace violations that have included injuries.
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Maine Department of Labor announces virtual workshops, training in May
LEWISTON — The Maine Department of Labor CareerCenters are offering the following employment and training services at no charge for Maine workers and businesses. Local CareerCenters have access to computers, wireless internet access and knowledgeable staff to help with job searches. Click here for a full list of monthly interactive workshops Virtual Workshop: Making Career […]