The program, which will start paying out benefits on May 1, provides up to 12 weeks of pay for Mainers to take medical, parental, military or safety leave.
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Who gets a raise when Maine’s minimum wages go up Jan. 1?
Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.
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Maine high court rejects employers’ challenge of paid family leave law
Bath Iron Works and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sued in January, claiming the state was unfairly taxing the company, which has its own paid leave program.
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Job openings in Maine are dropping, signaling return to ‘normalcy’
But experts say the trend could be short-lived.
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Maine’s minimum wage will get a boost Jan. 1
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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Wilton board sets contributions for Maine Family and Medical Leave Act
Collections will begin Jan. 1, 2025, for nonunion employees; union workers situation depends on contracts
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Opinion: How to bolster Maine’s labor market? Embrace apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships offer young adults a structured pathway into the workforce and high wage, in-demand careers. They can also benefit individuals seeking career changes.
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Maine employers face heftier fines for labor law violations
The state Department of Labor hopes a new rule that went into effect Thursday will end a pattern of small fines and few collections of penalties.
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Nearly 300 people weigh in on paid family leave rules for new Maine program
The state has not yet published any findings or comments because it is still reviewing feedback on the program that will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off starting in May 2026.
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Gov. Mills orders state to find ways to hire, retain more women in construction jobs
The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.