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PublishedMarch 4, 2022
Strong job growth in February points to COVID’s fading grip on economy
Employers added a robust 678,000 jobs, the largest monthly total since July, and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% from 4% in January.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2021
The Maine Millennial: Caught in the act of being ‘unprofessional’
When workplace standards are always changing, who gets to decide what’s out of bounds?
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PublishedOctober 21, 2021
Maine Voices: Our state has an untapped supply of potential new hires
Mainers with disabilities would love to work and are capable and productive yet often don’t get the chance to prove themselves.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2021
Inflation to push Maine’s minimum wage up to $12.75 in 2022
The lowest legal wage for most workers will go up 60 cents an hour, reflecting rising inflation and a competitive labor market.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2021
New state law aims to help former prisoners get jobs
In most cases, employers will not be allowed to ask applicants about criminal history on applications, though they can do so during job interviews.
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PublishedJune 11, 2021
Maine Voices: Employees deserve their day in court
I got fired for trying to protect workers from COVID-19, and forced arbitration meant I couldn’t do anything about it. L.D. 1711 would help fix that.
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PublishedMay 23, 2021
Dine Out Maine: What to expect when you’re expecting (to visit Maine)
Restaurant people set expectations for diners this summer: In sum, be kind.
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PublishedMay 11, 2021
Job openings surge to a record high 8.12 million
The number of vacancies exceeded hires by more than 2 million, the largest gap on record and evidence of current hiring challenges.
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PublishedApril 16, 2021
Hiring picks up in Maine, but jobless rate stays flat at 4.8%
Maine employers added more than 4,000 jobs in March, but the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from February.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
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