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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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October 28, 2024 at 1:40 PM

2025 Employer Unemployment Tax Schedule to Remain at Lowest Level

2025 Employer Unemployment Tax Schedule to Remain at Lowest Level For Immediate Release: October 28, 2024 2025 Employer Unemployment Tax Schedule to Remain at Lowest Level AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Labor today announced that the 2025 employer tax schedule, whic…

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October 28, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Register: November Safety Classes

Register: November 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: Lead Safety - November 5, 2024 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 C…

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October 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Resources

Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Resources Dear Maine Employer,       As you likely have heard, Maine is in the process of implementing its Paid Family and Medical Leave Program! Beginning in 2026, eligible workers in the private and public sector will have up to 12 weeks of paid tim…

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October 15, 2024 at 1:24 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of October 14 and 21, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of October 14 and 21, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       October 11 August…

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October 11, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Register: Maine Apprenticeship Program to Hold Inaugural Maine Apprenticeship Summit

Register: Maine Apprenticeship Program to Hold Inaugural Maine Apprenticeship Summit Maine Apprenticeship Program to Hold Inaugural Maine Apprenticeship Summit The summit is an opportunity for current and prospective companies to become more involved with the program …

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October 2, 2024 at 8:45 PM

CareerCenter October Hiring Events and Services

CareerCenter October Hiring Events and Services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 2, 2024 CareerCenter October Hiring Events and Services MAINE — Are you a job seeker and not sure what the next step in your …

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September 30, 2024 at 6:17 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of September 30 and October 7 , 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of September 30 and October 7 , 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       Oct. 2 …

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September 25, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Paid Family & Medical Leave Rules Public Comment Period Ending September 30

Paid Family & Medical Leave Rules Public Comment Period Ending September 30 For Immediate Release: September 25, 2024 Paid Family & Medical Leave Rules Public Comment Period Ending September 30 The revised proposed rules were published for public comment on Aug…

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September 25, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Register: October Safety Classes

Register: October 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:   Emergency Scene Traffic Control - October 4, 2024 l 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. SafetyWorks! Trai…

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September 24, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Inaugural Maine Apprenticeship Summit Survey

Inaugural Maine Apprenticeship Summit Survey The Maine Department of Labor is excited to hold its Inaugural Maine Apprenticeship Summit during National Apprenticeship Week this year! It will take place on Monday, November 18 at the Augusta Civic Center - stay tuned for more details.In prep…

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September 23, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Maine Department of Labor starts recovering liquidated damages for workers

Maine Department of Labor starts recovering liquidated damages for workers For Immediate Release: September 23, 2024 Maine Department of Labor starts recovering liquidated damages for workers The Department has been able to negotiate liquidated damages for workers affe…

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September 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Higher Fines Labor Law Violations Go into Effect Today

Higher Fines Labor Law Violations Go into Effect Today For Immediate Release: September 19, 2024  Higher Fines for Labor Law Violations Go into Effect Today Fines for labor law violations, such as failing to pay minimum wage or overtime, are increasing today as a new r…

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September 16, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of September 16 and 23, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of September 16 and 23, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       Sept. 18 Hinckl…

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September 16, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of September 16 and 23, 2024

Jobseeker Newsletter: Weeks of September 16 and 23, 2024 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Hiring Events: (Details at www.mainecareercenter.gov) Date(s) Region Event       Sept. 18 Hinckl…

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September 11, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Maine's Minimum Wage to Increase to $14.65 Per Hour in 2025

Maine's Minimum Wage to Increase to $14.65 Per Hour in 2025 For Immediate Release: September 11, 2024 Maine's Minimum Wage to Increase to $14.65 Per Hour in 2025 AUGUSTA - Pursuant to Maine law (Maine statute Title 26, chapter 7, section 664), effective January 1, 2025…

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September 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Maine Dept. of Labor and NFIB continues to hold joint consultation sessions on labor law guidance for small businesses

Maine Dept. of Labor and NFIB continues to hold joint consultation sessions on labor law guidance for small businesses For Immediate Release: September 10, 2024 Maine Dept. of Labor and NFIB continues to hold joint consultation sessions on labor law guidance for small …

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