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New Maine law removes a potential barrier on job applications: criminal history
July 29, 2021A bill passed earlier this month will prohibit employers from requesting criminal history information on job applications. The new law removes one of the most challenging barriers toward employment, advocates say.
July 29, 2021
MaineHealth will hike wages for at least 18,000 employees across its system
July 22, 2021The new minimum wage will increase from $14 an hour to $17, beginning Aug. 8. The health care system expects to pay a total of $61 million to make the raise and other compensation changes.
July 22, 2021
Medicare health plan looks to hire up to 50 in New Gloucester
July 15, 2021Devoted Health saw its workforce at Pineland Farms double from 40 during 2020. Now the Massachusetts-based health plan is looking to hire another 40 or 50 employees in Maine.
July 15, 2021
How to manage a partially vaccinated workforce
July 9, 2021Employers who offer workers incentives like $50 gift cards to get vaccinated may be less likely to face legal risks. But as these employment attorneys suggest, vaccine mandates come with a host of complications.
July 9, 2021
New Husson program to train future state game wardens, conservation law officers
Updated: July 9, 2021The Bangor-based school is launching a certificate program this fall in conservation law enforcement to train future state game wardens, federal wildlife officers and others in the profession.
Updated: July 9, 2021
JAX employee apartment complex breaks ground in Bar Harbor, aims to fill housing shortage
July 7, 2021The 24-unit complex, near the biomedical research institution’s Bar Harbor headquarters, utilizes sustainable design and construction principles. The lab is Downeast Maine’s largest employer, but most workers commute from beyond Mount Desert Island.
July 7, 2021
Maine apprenticeship programs get $5.6M boost from feds
July 6, 2021The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation Grants Program.
July 6, 2021
How to determine if your business qualifies for an Employee Retention Credit
June 30, 2021Many companies that are eligible for the IRS's Employee Retention Credit may not be aware they would qualify, according to guest columnist Kyle Banfield, an HR specialist. He offers some guidance for employers.
June 30, 2021
South Portland launches development, EV grants aimed at jobs and climate goals
June 29, 2021A program launched by South Portland’s Economic Development and Sustainability departments focuses on sustainability-related projects that will help the city meet its One Climate Future goals, as well as job creation and retention.
June 29, 2021
KeyBank beefs up New England wealth management team
Updated: June 29, 2021Key Private Bank adds five people to its Portland-based wealth management team serving clients in Maine and Vermont.
Updated: June 29, 2021
How to avoid misclassifying your employees under the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act
June 28, 2021Guest columnist John Cronan, an attorney at Preti Flaherty, cautions employers about how they classify independent contractors. "By law," he writes, "all workers are presumed to be employees for purposes of workers’ compensation."
June 28, 2021
Maine employers urged to give immigrants a chance to prove themselves
June 28, 2021Around 70 people tuned into the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce regional event focused on the New Mainer workforce as well as broader diversity, equity and inclusion issues.
June 28, 2021Maine's unemployment rate remains nearly flat for fourth month in a row
June 23, 2021The May rate fell slightly, after remaining below 5% for the three previous months. Maine's rate remains below the national jobless level.
June 23, 2021Baby boomers, retirees could fill Maine job vacancies, and a business group wants to help
June 21, 2021The Southern Maine Jobs Collaborative, a coalition of five business groups, has launched a website to connect older job seekers with Maine employers.
June 21, 2021
Career aspirations program for youth aims to build future Maine workforce
Updated: June 18, 2021The Aspirations Incubator features mentoring, experiential learning, travel and outdoor adventure. Jobs today increasingly require education and training beyond high school. An evaluation of the program shows promising outcomes.
Updated: June 18, 2021
Maine's largest accounting firm names first female CEO
Updated: June 16, 2021Sarah L. Belliveau will succeed John Chandler as CEO and managing principal of BerryDunn, the Portland-based accounting firm announced on Wednesday.
Updated: June 16, 2021
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