When will Maine office workers go back? For some, maybe never

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Published
August 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.
Published
June 16, 2020

Our View: Equal rights decision something to celebrate

The Supreme Court's decision offers long-overdue protection for LGBT people in the workplace.
Published
May 16, 2020

Another View: Want to reopen and stay open? Bail out child care providers

We can't have a strong and prosperous economy if a significant portion of the population can't work.
Published
May 13, 2020

Our View: COVID-19’s risks don’t fall the same on everyone

Low-income workers, particularly essential ones, have borne the brunt of the outbreak, and that will likely continue as businesses reopen.
Published
April 12, 2020

Jim Fossel: Telecommuting could outlast pandemic

Work habits may never return to the way they were before the COVID-19 outbreak – and Maine's budget should recognize that.
Published
March 29, 2020

Sen. Collins: Aid package will limit COVID-19’s economic damage

Maine's senior senator outlines some high points in the bill that aims to keep workers and businesses afloat while normal operations are on hold.
Published
March 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.
Published
February 26, 2020

Hire a Vet connects veterans with employers

Since its launch in 2015, the Maine Hire a Vet program has connected nearly 900 employees with more than 1,300 companies.
Published
February 16, 2020

Skiing in Maine: Sunday River adds an unusual amenity

The ski resort opens a co-working space mere feet from its ski hills.
Published
February 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.