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It might seem ordinary: A tradesman is hired for a few days, or months, to do a specialized job and is paid as an independent contractor.
Maine's unemployment rate dipped to 8.2% in October, a slightly better showing than the previous month but not enough to signal much improvement in the work force.
The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding Maine nearly $400,000 to help about 60 workers laid off from boat builder The Hinckley Co. in Trenton.
At least 13,000 Mainers stand to benefit from an extension of unemployment benefits passed last week in Congress.
Workers' compensation rates will decrease by an average of 7% in 2010, Maine's insurance superintendent said yesterday.
"Advice Squad" is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.
FairPoint Communications is asking its 3,000 union employees in northern New England to accept pay cuts and other concessions in its efforts to avoid bankruptcy.
Senate President Libby Mitchell has introduced a bill that would mandate businesses to provide paid sick days to employees.
Maine's unemployment rate was 8.5% in September, down slightly from a revised 8.6% rate in August.
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As we all know, recruiting in a recession can be a challenge. Business owners will have to do more with less and still be able to compete to recruit talent from a more intricate labor pool.
Union officials are asking the nearly 10,000 executive branch state workers to approve a new contract that includes no pay raises.
Maine is one of 10 states receiving $1 million in federal funding for a new initiative to train older workers.
A federal judge last week upheld the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' takeover of its local Bath Iron Works chapter, the largest union at the shipyard with its 3,500 members.
Negotiations between Central Maine Power Co. and its union have stalled over contract issues.
Directors of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce are expected to meet later this week to discuss the terms of the dismissal of Candy Guerette, its longtime president, who was let go in late June for poor performance.
We're roughly halfway into the unofficial summer tourism season, with Memorial Day and July 4th behind us.
Last week, AAA forecast record traffic for the holiday weekend, particularly with July 4 falling on a Friday — and the heavy traffic heading south on the Maine Turnpike Sunday evening bears out that forecast.
At the same time, rainy weekends have also been part of the summer mix.
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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