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PublishedMay 6, 2020
Manufacturer’s layoff of workers in Scarborough allowed by law, state says
The labor department says Whitcraft Group is not subject to a statute requiring a 90-day advance notice to affected workers and a week's severance pay for every year of service.
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PublishedMay 4, 2020
Recent layoffs raise questions about severance, notification
Employees in a mass layoff are supposed to receive advance warning and extra compensation, but that isn't always happening during the coronavirus pandemic.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
Airlines’ slump leads manufacturer to lay off 125 workers, close plant in Scarborough
Whitcraft Group, makes parts for the airline industry, offered no severance package, say laid-off workers.
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PublishedApril 20, 2020
Maine Labor Department holds line on teen work hours during pandemic
Some employers have asked for looser rules on teen work permits, but the state says limits on hours that apply during the school year remain in effect.
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PublishedApril 19, 2020
Class of 2020 tries to navigate a job market in chaos
Victims of bad timing, graduating college students are struggling to launch their careers in the midst of a global pandemic.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Overwhelmed Maine unemployment office announces hiring, new rules for applicants
In order to reduce call volume, Mainers are asked to call on one of three days next week, depending on the first letter of their last name.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2020
Maine Voices: Working at home effectively takes more than just a laptop
Employees practicing 'social distancing' – and their managers – face new issues of accessibility, staff cohesion, child care, information flow and accountability.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2020
Maine jobless rate was barely above 3% in January
January gains of about 400 jobs were attributed to hiring at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
New workforce director starts at HospitalityMaine
Gwen Perry will lead the trade group's effort to grow Maine's restaurant and hotel labor force.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
Commission calls for pay hike for workers who provide home care for senior citizens
How much the increase to 125% of the state's minimum wage would cost the state is not yet clear.
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