As these binding agreements become more common as a condition of employment, lawmakers debate a measure that would effectively deputize private attorneys to take employers to court in state labor and discrimination cases.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. companies add 145,000 jobs; unemployment steady at 3.5%
But job growth has failed so far to translate into substantially better hourly pay.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Holiday campaign blitz aims to lure young professionals back home
Live and Work in Maine’s ‘Boomerang Weekend’ targets young Mainers who have left the state and may be visiting friends and family.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
No takers for some school jobs in Maine
Area districts say it’s tough to fill vacancies, but the situation is probably no worse than it was last September.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave
The 6-week parental leave policy will apply to workers who average at least 30 hours per week on the job.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
SMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines
On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.
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Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes
The owner said a ‘lack of employees’ led to the decision.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine unemployment remains low as long stretch continues
Unemployment in Maine continues to hold steady at a little more than 3% amid a record-setting stretch of low joblessness
Posted inNews, Politics
Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Bates College, Gallup report: Grads want ‘purposeful’ work
Gallup and Bates issue report calling on educators to focus on what students need to find happiness in employment.