Passing the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act will strengthen our state’s families and economy.
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Posted inMaine, News
System failure: Inside Maine’s $35 million human resources software meltdown
State officials have blamed a private company for the problems plaguing Maine’s expensive project to upgrade its HR software. But a Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that the state is largely at fault.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: ABC exemptions help workers, protect small businesses
If Congress passes a proposal to reclassify many independent contractors as employees, Maine’s delegation should make sure it includes plenty of waivers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Labor-starved Portland restaurants commit to higher wages, better conditions
In a tight labor market, six Portland-area restaurants join a national movement to improve food service jobs and get rid of subminimum wages some workers are paid.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s job bonus offers a needed nudge to workers
The program announced this week is an unprecedented step for unprecedented economic times.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gov. Mills offers $1,500 bonus to jobless Mainers who get hired
The state will pay unemployed workers as much as $1,500 each if they take jobs in June or July, as recovering businesses struggle to hire enough help.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Press Herald to host job fair Thursday in South Portland
The newspaper is seeking candidates for a variety of positions in production and circulation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine summer tourism relies on foreign student labor. But not this year.
Closed embassies, international travel restrictions and a backlogged visa process mean only a fraction of the usual number of students will make it to the U.S., leaving seasonal employers scrambling.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Initial state jobless claims hit pandemic low in Maine
Just over 1,000 initial claims for state unemployment aid were filed last week, the lowest number since businesses closed and Maine went into lockdown last year.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Legislature should address economic hardship for women
COVID has driven millions of American women out of the workforce.