It will increase from $14.15 to $14.65 as contributions to the state’s new paid family and medical leave program also kick in.
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Glenburn contractor faces $160K fine for failures that led to brother’s workplace death
The president of the construction company vowed to challenge the penalty, insisting the accident was ‘100% not our fault.’
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U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry
Maine’s hotels and restaurants are always looking for available employees and will welcome the additional workers with H-2B visas, an industry spokeswoman said.
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Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways
Five years after the state changed the October holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, some businesses are giving workers the day off while others are trying to foster greater cultural awareness.
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Largest union at Sappi’s Skowhegan paper mill holds rally amid contentious contract negotiations
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 recently voted to authorize a strike if needed amid ongoing contract negotiations, with forced overtime, health benefits and proposed changes to earned paid leave policies among their chief issues.
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Hannaford makes midlevel managers eligible for overtime, but some may see pay dip
They’ll have to work 45 hours per week to earn the same salary they got for 40 as the company addresses a labor shortage.
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Update: Union at Sappi’s Somerset Mill in Skowhegan authorizes strike, plans rally
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 voted Sept. 20 to authorize a strike and are a planning a rally for Tuesday, a news release said.
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Maine business group criticizes latest paid family leave rules, saying 30 days’ notice is not enough
Businesses with just a few workers would not easily adjust if a worker takes paid leave with little notice, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce said.
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Impact of national port worker strike unclear in Maine
Eimskip, Portland’s sole shipper, employs 50 members of the longshoremen’s union but is not involved with the national labor agreement being negotiated.
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Biden signs order prioritizing federal grants for projects with higher worker wages
The grants would prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs.