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Human resources

  • Underground economy target of task force

    November 23, 2009

    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.

    November 23, 2009

  • Unemployment rate edges lower

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 22, 2009

    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 Mainebiz News Staff November 22, 2009

  • Federal aid to help Hinckley layoffs

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 9, 2009

    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.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 9, 2009

  • More benefits coming to jobless

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 8, 2009

    At least 13,000 Mainers stand to benefit from an extension of unemployment benefits passed last week in Congress.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 8, 2009

  • Workers' comp rates to drop

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 2, 2009

    Workers' compensation rates will decrease by an average of 7% in 2010, Maine's insurance superintendent said yesterday.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 2, 2009

  • Hired guns | Your company's personnel files can make or break a disgruntled employee's claim

    Suzanne Benoit November 2, 2009

    "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.  

    Suzanne Benoit November 2, 2009

  • FairPoint bankruptcy saga continues

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 22, 2009

    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.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 22, 2009

  • Mitchell pushes mandatory sick time

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 20, 2009

    Senate President Libby Mitchell has introduced a bill that would mandate businesses to provide paid sick days to employees.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 20, 2009

  • ME's jobless rate inches down

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 20, 2009

    Maine's unemployment rate was 8.5% in September, down slightly from a revised 8.6% rate in August.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 20, 2009

  • Good tidings | A conversation with Lee Ann Szelog, a keynote speaker, trainer and author in Whitefield

    Susan Breyer September 7, 2009

    Founded: July 4, 2008Employees: NoneStartup costs: $25,000

    Susan Breyer September 7, 2009

  • To catch a good employee, catch his eye

    Jeanne Paquette August 10, 2009

    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.

    Jeanne Paquette August 10, 2009

  • State workers mull new contract sans raises

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 5, 2009

    Union officials are asking the nearly 10,000 executive branch state workers to approve a new contract that includes no pay raises.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 5, 2009

  • ME receives $1M to train older workers

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 3, 2009

    Maine is one of 10 states receiving $1 million in federal funding for a new initiative to train older workers.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 3, 2009

  • Judge rules against BIW union

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 14, 2009

    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.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 14, 2009

  • CMP, union clash over contract

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 9, 2009

    Negotiations between Central Maine Power Co. and its union have stalled over contract issues.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 9, 2009

  • Bangor chamber exec's dismissal challenged

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 8, 2009

    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.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 8, 2009

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Mid-summer check in: How has summer tourism been so far?
Poll Description

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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