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March 31, 2025 at 1:21 PM

First Quarter Filing for Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave to Begin April 1

First Quarter Filing for Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave to Begin April 1 For Immediate Release: March 31, 2025 First Quarter Filing for Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave to Begin April 1Employers must register for the Maine Paid Leave portal, and submit wage…

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March 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Register: April Wage & Hour Compliance Classes

Register: April Wage & Hour Compliance Classes Dear Employer,Workplace labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Upcoming Wage & Hour Compliance classes:This course is designed for human resource or benefits profess…

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March 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Register: April Safety Classes

Register: April Safety Classes Dear Employer, Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Upcoming classes: Wage & Hour Compliance - April 2, 2025 l 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Rockland Career Center, 91 C…

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March 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Deadline Approaching: Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Deadline Approaching: Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer,If you haven’t already, you must register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal. It is the online system for employers to file quarterly wage reports and remi…

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March 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Deadline Approaching: Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Deadline Approaching: Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer,If you haven’t already, you must register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal. It is the online system for employers to file quarterly wage reports and remi…

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March 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Maine Department of Labor Launches Work Source Maine Virtual CareerCenter

Maine Department of Labor Launches Work Source Maine Virtual CareerCenter For Immediate Release: March 11, 2025 Maine Department of Labor Launches Work Source Maine Virtual CareerCenter Augusta, Maine – The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL), along with local workforce b…

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March 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Sector Partnerships Training Series

Sector Partnerships Training Series Dear Maine employer, The Maine State Workforce Board, in partnership with the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, and Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, is launching a series of trainings for people enga…

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March 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Workforce Development Program Offers Transportation Pilot Grants to Help Recruit & Retain Employees

Workforce Development Program Offers Transportation Pilot Grants to Help Recruit & Retain Employees For Immediate Release: March 6, 2025 Workforce Development Program Offers Transportation Pilot Grants to Help Recruit & Retain EmployeesApplications must be subm…

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March 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Deadline Approaching: Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Deadline Approaching: Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer,If you haven’t already, you must register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal. It is the online system for employers to file quarterly wage reports and remi…

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March 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of March 3rd and 10th, 2025

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of March 3rd and 10th, 2025 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov Date(s) Region Event       March 5 Portland …

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February 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer,If you haven’t already, you must register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal. It is the online system for employers to file quarterly wage reports and remit quarterly premium co…

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February 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Paid Family & Medical Leave Authority Hold Public Hearing

Paid Family & Medical Leave Authority Hold Public Hearing For Immediate Release: February 25, 2025 Paid Family & Medical Leave Authority Hold Public Hearing AUGUSTA – The Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Authority today held a public hearing at the …

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February 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Upcoming Webinar: Implications of Immigration Changes on Maine Employers

Upcoming Webinar: Implications of Immigration Changes on Maine Employers Dear Maine Employer: The Maine Department of Labor is sharing the below upcoming webinar information on behalf of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce: Implications of Immigration Changes on Maine Employers: Thursday,…

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February 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM

Twelve Insurance Policies Certified for PFML Private Plan Substitutions

Twelve Insurance Policies Certified for PFML Private Plan Substitutions For Immediate Release: February 20, 2025 Twelve Insurance Policies Certified for PFML Private Plan Substitutions AUGUSTA - The Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program announced the certificati…

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February 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Register: March Safety Classes

Register: March Safety Classes Dear Employer, Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Upcoming classes: Life Safety Code 101 -March 4, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 …

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February 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM

Labor Market Focused Website Redesigned for Better User Experience

Labor Market Focused Website Redesigned for Better User Experience For Immediate Release: February 18, 2025 Labor Market Focused Website Redesigned for Better User Experience AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research and Information has la…

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February 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer,If you haven’t already, you must register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal. It is the online system for employers to file quarterly wage reports and remit quarterly premium co…

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February 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of February 17th and 24th, 2025

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of February 17th and 24th, 2025 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       Feb. 18 Port…

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February 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer,If you haven’t already, you must register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal. It is the online system for employers to file quarterly wage reports and remit quarterly premium co…

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February 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM

Demographics explain overarching workforce trends in the 2000’s

Demographics explain overarching workforce trends in the 2000’s For Immediate Release: February 7, 2025 Demographics explain overarching workforce trends in the 2000’sChanges in the age structure of the population have resulted in a rising share of the population not i…

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January 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM

CareerCenter February Hiring Events and Services

CareerCenter February Hiring Events and Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 30, 2025 CareerCenter February Hiring Events and Services MAINE — Are you a job seeker and not sure what the next step in yo…

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January 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer,If you haven’t already, you must register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal. It is the online system for employers to file quarterly wage reports and remit quarterly premium co…

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January 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Register: February Safety Classes

Register: February Safety Classes Dear Employer, Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Upcoming classes: Mine Safety & Health Administration: RefresherFebruary 3, 2025 l 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sa…

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January 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal

Register on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Dear employer, The new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Portal, the online system for employers to register, designate a payroll processor, file quarterly wage reports, and remit quarterly premium contri…

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January 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Register: Wage & Hour Compliance Classes

Register: Wage & Hour Compliance Classes Dear Employer,Workplace labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Upcoming Wage & Hour Compliance classes: This course is designed for human resource or benefits professional…

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January 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Join us at the Source & Grow Talent Info Session

Join us at the Source & Grow Talent Info Session Source & Grow Talent and the Maine Department of Labor are hosting a virtual info session on January 15, 2025, from 12:00 pm-1:00p (EST) to share how you can take advantage of apprenticeship to get best-in-class talent to fill your I…

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January 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of January 6th and 13th, 2025

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of January 6th and 13th, 2025 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       January 8 Port…

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January 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM

New Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Launches

New Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal Launches For Immediate Release: January 6, 2025 New Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Portal LaunchesAny employer with at least one Maine-based employee must have begun payroll withholdings for their employees Janu…

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January 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Enhance your Tech Talent Pipeline with Apprenticeship – Learn more at the Source & Grow Talent Info Session

Enhance your Tech Talent Pipeline with Apprenticeship – Learn more at the Source & Grow Talent Info Session Join Source & Grow Talent and Maine Department of Labor on January 15, 2025, 12-1 pm ET, for a virtual info session as we share ways to expand your existing apprenticeship pr…

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January 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM

CareerCenter January Hiring Events and Services

CareerCenter January Hiring Events and Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 2, 2025 CareerCenter January Hiring Events and Services MAINE — Are you a job seeker and not sure what the next step in your …

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December 31, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Employers – Action required for new PFML program!

Employers – Action required for new PFML program! Dear employer, Starting with the first payroll with a pay date in January, any employer with at least 1 Maine-based employee has obligations under Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Employers should take immediate actions…

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December 27, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Register: January Safety Classes

Register: January Safety Classes Dear Employer, Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Upcoming classes: Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer -January 7, 2025 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! …

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December 23, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of December 23rd and December 30th, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of December 23rd and December 30th, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event Jan. 8 Port…

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December 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Employers – Action required for new PFML program!

Employers – Action required for new PFML program! Dear employer, Starting with the first payroll with a pay date in January, any employer with at least 1 Maine-based employee has obligations under Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Employers should take immediate actions…

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December 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Job Outlook to 2032 – Moderate, Gradual Change Expected

Job Outlook to 2032 – Moderate, Gradual Change Expected For Immediate Release: December 16, 2024 Job Outlook to 2032 – Moderate, Gradual Change Expected AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Labor’s Center for Workforce Research and Information (CWRI) recently released its…

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December 11, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Employers – Action required for new PFML program!

Employers – Action required for new PFML program! Dear employer, Starting with the first payroll with a pay date in January, any employer with at least 1 Maine-based employee has obligations under Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law.  Employers should take immediate actions to pr…

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December 11, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Paid Family and Medical Leave Webinar Tomorrow

Paid Family and Medical Leave Webinar Tomorrow Dear Employer, Tomorrow, December 12, staff of the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program will be presenting to the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)! The PFML team will provide a comprehensive overview of what employers nee…

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December 9, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of December 9th and December 16th, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of December 9th and December 16th, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       Dec. 1…

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December 4, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Maine Department of Labor Adopts Final Rule for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Maine Department of Labor Adopts Final Rule for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program For Immediate Release: December 4, 2024 Maine Department of Labor Adopts Final Rule for Paid Family and Medical Leave ProgramPayroll contributions will begin January 1, 2025 MAINE – A…

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December 2, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Shape the future of Maine’s manufacturing workforce

Shape the future of Maine’s manufacturing workforce Dear Maine Employer, There is still time to complete the manufacturing survey! We are asking for your support in completing an important survey for Maine-based company leaders in the manufacturing sector. This is part of a larger effort t…

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November 25, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of November 25th and December 2nd, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of November 25th and December 2nd, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       Dec. 4…

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November 22, 2024 at 4:33 PM

CareerCenter December Hiring Events and Services

CareerCenter December Hiring Events and Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 22, 2024 CareerCenter December Hiring Events and Services MAINE — Are you a job seeker and not sure what the next step in y…

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November 20, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Register: December Safety Classes

Register: December Safety Classes Dear Employer, Workplace safety and labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no-cost upcoming trainings! Upcoming classes: Developing & Conducting Assessments, Audits, and Inspections -December 11, 2024 l 8:30 a.…

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November 19, 2024 at 8:21 PM

With Federal Overtime Rule Blocked, Maine Minimum Salary Threshold will be $43,951 for 2025

With Federal Overtime Rule Blocked, Maine Minimum Salary Threshold will be $43,951 for 2025 For Immediate Release: November 19, 2024 With Federal Overtime Rule Blocked, Maine Minimum Salary Threshold will be $43,951 for 2025 AUGUSTA – In September, the Maine Department…

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November 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Maine Department of Labor to Hold New Paid Family & Medical Leave Portal Webinars

Maine Department of Labor to Hold New Paid Family & Medical Leave Portal Webinars For Immediate Release: November 19, 2024 Maine Department of Labor to Hold New Paid Family & Medical Leave Portal Webinars The webinars will inform employers and third-party admin…

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November 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Shape the future of Maine’s manufacturing workforce

Shape the future of Maine’s manufacturing workforce Dear Maine Employer, We are asking for your support in completing an important survey for Maine-based company leaders in the manufacturing sector. This is part of a larger effort to understand workforce needs and opportunities in the indu…

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November 13, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Paid Family and Medical Leave Webinar December 12

Paid Family and Medical Leave Webinar December 12 Dear Employer, On December 12, staff of the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program will be presenting to the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)! The PFML team will provide a comprehensive overview of what employers need t…

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November 12, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of November 11th and 18th, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of November 11th and 18th, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       Nov. 12 Lewi…

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October 28, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Business Focus Group November 7

Business Focus Group November 7 Dear Employer, The Maine Department of Labor and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) are continuing to partner to host a series of focus groups with businesses, in order to help inform the Department's work to develop …

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October 28, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of October 28 and November 4, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of October 28 and November 4, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event Nov 12 Lewiston …

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