The law went into effect Friday and is the latest state-level effort among Democrat-controlled states to give workers more options to seek compensation for lost wages.
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Major data breach involving 2 Maine firms headed to court
BerryDunn, a Portland accounting firm, and Reliable Networks of Biddeford are trading blame about who is responsible for the breach that resulted in the theft of personal information ranging from Social Security numbers to medical data of more than a million people.
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Businesses seek changes in Maine’s first-in-the-nation PFAS ban
Critics of the ban say it is unworkable and could cost the state major employers if enforced as is.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Small rural businesses threatened by consumer protection bill
The proposed legislation would make any business that is dominant in its market a target of civil lawsuits from would-be competitors.
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Remote control hobby store opens new, expanded location in Skowhegan
RC Destination moved from Norridgewock to Skowhegan last week, and plans to soon have an indoor track for those looking to race their remote-controlled vehicles.
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Late Cianbro founders to be honored at Maine State Chamber dinner
The annual awards event also will recognize Dajuan Eubanks, president of the Maine Celtics, and Robin Mullins, president of the Sebago Lakes regional chamber.
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Interest rate on retail credit cards hits 30% as holiday shopping season starts
Tempted to use that store credit card on holiday purchases? Don’t, unless you immediately pay off the balance. Otherwise, consumers are looking at 30% interest – or more.
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The Island Institute receives grant to boost small business
The Rockland-based organization received a $86,988 grant from the USDA and plans to use the money to support small businesses located on Maine’s island or coastal towns.
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Maine unemployment ticks up in September, but still near record low
September’s jobless rate of 2.7% is a slight increase over August’s 2.5 %.
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Pratt & Whitney engines suffer production troubles, but not in Maine
The problem affects about 3,000 engines on commercial aircraft, forcing additional inspections that will put pressure on airlines as air travel rebounds following the pandemic.