With recreational or medical pot now legal in 29 states, employment in the industry is expected to double over the next three years.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our young people need comprehensive, coordinated, flexible youth-centered care
We in Maine have a moral obligation to see that these youth are equipped to raise the next generation.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
As businesses face a labor crunch, state pushes to build teen workforce
But advocates warn about the risk of exploitation and the downside of prioritizing work over education.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Oakhurst OT case of missing-comma fame settled for $5 million
The dairy admits no wrongdoing and sets up a fund to pay workers who won their overtime lawsuit appeal, which hinged on a state law’s punctuation.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: #MeToo campaign sheds light on workplace abuses, but it’s no long-term fix
Sexual harassment and assault won’t stop unless those who’ve been standing on the sidelines choose to become part of the solution.
Posted inSource
Sustainably minded Maine millennials juggle multiple jobs to make a living
Being part of the sustainability movement can lead to piecemeal professions – just ask a Maine millennial.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Jobless rates are below 4 percent in 23 states
North Dakota and Colorado tie for the lowest unemployment rate, with 2.3 percent.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Job openings dropped in May, but hiring rose
There were more quits than layoffs, a situation that is seen as good for the economy.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
LePage: Released prisoners could fill job vacancies in tourism industry
The governor appeared to link his effort to help low-risk inmates re-enter the workforce to the worker shortage facing Maine’s inns and restaurants.
Posted inFood & Dining
Training prepares Maine restaurant staffs to face summer onslaught
Servers are taught polite language (not ‘Are you still working on that?’) and correct service (keep your elbows out of faces) before the crowds arrive.