Allison Kurasz says she was discriminated against because she’s a lesbian and has a disability, a finding that was supported by a Maine Human Rights Commission investigator’s report after the company ignored requests for evidence.
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Maine Turnpike officials weigh organizational changes suggested in scathing report
The executive director and chair of the board of directors said they are reviewing recommendations from an outside arbitrator and believe many of them would be good steps.
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Posted inBusiness
Jake’s aims to fill gap left behind by Sears, Bouffard’s Furniture & Carpet in Farmington
After the closing of Sears and Bouffards last year, Jake Dunton to strike out on his own to fill the void left behind.
Posted inBusiness
Recycled Works for ME to open in New Sharon
Recycled Works for ME, opening on May 24 in New Sharon, offers a variety of repurposed and handmade items crafted by owner Nancy Bowden, including unique furniture, vintage pieces, and creative decor.
Posted inBusiness, News
Embden engineer hired as Franklin County road supervisor
Robert “Bob” Lightbody will be paid $60,000 a year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Borrowers, especially the young, are struggling with credit card debt – a bad sign
Consumers are increasingly struggling to pay their credit card bills, raising concerns about severe delinquencies spiraling and sapping consumer spending.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Remember last year’s Memorial Day travel jams? Chances are they will be much worse this year
Highways and airports are likely to be jammed in the coming days as Americans head out on, and then home from, Memorial Day weekend getaways.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. government sues Ticketmaster owner, asks court to break up company’s monopoly on live events
The Justice Department accuses Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America that squelches competition and drives up prices for fans.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Business group objects to proposed rules for new paid family leave law
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce says employers who want to eventually opt out of the program by offering their own paid leave benefit still would have to pay into the fund for 16 months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Report says former Maine Turnpike executive threatened and intimidated employees for years
The internal report, obtained by the Press Herald, provides a scathing look at the agency and its former chief financial officer, Doug Davidson.