State Sen. Troy Jackson is concerned that loggers will have a hard time getting unemployment benefits once mud season hits and soft roads sideline them temporarily
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Maine Labor Department’s new unemployment system to be investigated
The Government Oversight Committee voted 8-2 to investigate the rollout of the new claims system and accusations that documents about complaints and pleas for help were destroyed.
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Maine jobless rate dips below 3%, the lowest in more than 40 years
The preliminary figure of 2.9% for February has not been seen since 1976.
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Maine Department of Labor still mum on charges that botched system hurting Mainers
The Indian company that built Maine’s unemployment software has been embroiled in controversy ranging from discriminatory hiring practices to ‘brazenly stealing trade secrets.’
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Document: Maine agency botched unemployment system rollout, destroyed records
An internal state memo and two former employees say high-ranking officials rushed the system out, then ordered records of system failures destroyed, leaving an untold number of Mainers without benefits.
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State’s unemployment filing system continues to frustrate Mainers
State lawmakers are reporting dozens of constituents are saying they still can’t access the system to file for their benefits.
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Maine’s unemployment falls to lowest rate in 40 years
The 3.0% rate for March is driven by gains in construction, trade, transportation, utilities, education and health care.