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PublishedApril 15, 2018
Legislators say unemployment problems still occurring as Labor investigation nears
State Sen. Troy Jackson is concerned that loggers will have a hard time getting unemployment benefits once mud season hits and soft roads sideline them temporarily
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PublishedMarch 23, 2018
Maine Labor Department’s new unemployment system to be investigated
The Government Oversight Committee voted 8-2 to investigate the rollout of the new claims system and accusations that documents about complaints and pleas for help were destroyed.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2018
Maine jobless rate dips below 3%, the lowest in more than 40 years
The preliminary figure of 2.9% for February has not been seen since 1976.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2018
Maine Department of Labor still mum on charges that botched system hurting Mainers
The Indian company that built Maine's unemployment software has been embroiled in controversy ranging from discriminatory hiring practices to 'brazenly stealing trade secrets.'
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PublishedMarch 11, 2018
Document: Maine agency botched unemployment system rollout, destroyed records
An internal state memo and two former employees say high-ranking officials rushed the system out, then ordered records of system failures destroyed, leaving an untold number of Mainers without benefits.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
State’s unemployment filing system continues to frustrate Mainers
State lawmakers are reporting dozens of constituents are saying they still can't access the system to file for their benefits.
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PublishedApril 21, 2017
Maine’s unemployment falls to lowest rate in 40 years
The 3.0% rate for March is driven by gains in construction, trade, transportation, utilities, education and health care.
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