workforce
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
As many as 2,000 workers needed in Maine to support production of virus tests
CoWorx, a staffing firm with an office in Saco, is looking to hire up to 2,000 people to assemble diagnostic testing kits, including at Abbott Laboratories.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Spectrum adding 100 jobs in Portland in ‘virtual hiring’
The cable TV and internet company says it is using 'virtual hiring' techniques to select new workers.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
New jobless claims surged by 16,000 last week as more workers qualified for benefits
Nearly 125,000 Mainers have now filed for unemployment benefits, roughly 18% of the state's civilian labor force.
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PublishedMay 6, 2020
Maine labor commissioner defends state’s response to crush of unemployment filings
Facing complaints about denied claims and a lack of answers, Laura Fortman says the jump in filings was ‘unprecedented’ and she is hiring nearly 140 more workers to handle it.
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PublishedMay 6, 2020
Manufacturer’s layoff of workers in Scarborough allowed by law, state says
The labor department says Whitcraft Group is not subject to a statute requiring a 90-day advance notice to affected workers and a week's severance pay for every year of service.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Recent layoffs raise questions about severance, notification
Employees in a mass layoff are supposed to receive advance warning and extra compensation, but that isn't always happening during the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
Airlines’ slump leads manufacturer to lay off 125 workers, close plant in Scarborough
Whitcraft Group, makes parts for the airline industry, offered no severance package, say laid-off workers.
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
Maine Labor Department holds line on teen work hours during pandemic
Some employers have asked for looser rules on teen work permits, but the state says limits on hours that apply during the school year remain in effect.
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PublishedApril 19, 2020
Class of 2020 tries to navigate a job market in chaos
Victims of bad timing, graduating college students are struggling to launch their careers in the midst of a global pandemic.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants
In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.
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