Mitchell Hartman of Marketplace Economy writes that McDonald’s faces lawsuits in three states this week from workers who allege the fast-food giant violated labor laws by failing to pay overtime, making them work off the clock, failing to give them breaks, and making them pay for uniforms or uniform cleaning. The suits, seeking class-action status, […]
Governor Welcomes Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Unemployment System
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage is pleased with the final report of The Unemployment Reform Blue Ribbon Commission, which was delivered this week. An Executive Order signed by the Governor in May established the Commission and tasked it with reviewing various complaints and concerns raised by Maine citizens about the consistency and objectivity of […]
Blue Ribbon Commission Investigates Unemployment Claims in Maine
Commission findings are due to be published on December 2nd, 2013 Gov. Paul LePage announced on April 17 that he was forming the blue ribbon commission, a special commission to investigate the state’s entire unemployment compensation system. According to a news release from Gov. LePage’s office, the Blue Ribbon Commission includes representatives of both employers […]
Maine Businesses to Pay Less Next Year in Unemployment Taxes
Bangor Dailey News reports that a falling unemployment rate means Maine businesses will save $30 million in unemployment taxes next year, according to a Thursday morning announcement from the Maine Department of Labor. Next year, Maine employers will see an annual decrease of between $19.20 and $169.20 in unemployment taxes paid per employee, with the […]