Maine Department of Labor

The report from the Maine Department of Labor says across the board wage growth is one factor driving the state's economic growth.

Figures from the federal and state government paint a picture of a stable, tight labor market in Maine with wages going up fastest in the tourism and lodging categories.

The lawsuit doesn't challenge the law or seek to block it, but objects to a implementation rule it says forces employers to pay into the program for the first quarter of this year even if they plan to offer a private benefit.

The report from the state Department of Labor projects a decrease in new job openings for administrative work and other professions more at risk of being replaced or streamlined by automation.

The Maine Department of Labor report finds a close link between demographic changes and economic fortunes.

Maine has set a goal of adding 75,000 new workers to the state's labor force by 2029. State officials see rise in registered apprentices as a promising sign that will help Maine meet those workforce goals.

The violations include number of hours worked, timely and full payment of wages, and working in hazardous occupations.

The latest employment outlook from the Maine Department of Labor finds that younger workers moving to Maine have partially offset declining birth rates and the number of people aging out of the workforce.

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Maine will be receiving federal emergency funds to temporarily supplement unemployment benefits for eligible recipients.The Lost Wages Assistance program…