Maine Department of Labor promotes the safety and economic well being of all individuals and businesses in Maine by promoting independence and lifelong learning, fostering economic stability, and ensuring the safe and fair treatment of all people on the job. Our Bureau of Employment Services works to build and sustain a skilled workforce. Through 12 CareerCenters located across the state, staff connect job seekers and businesses with the employment, training and other services that help employers recruit and retain a quality workforce and grow our economy. Our Bureau of Labor Standards works professionally with its customers to continually improve workplace safety, health, and workplace rights. Our Bureau of Rehabilitation Services works to bring about full access to employment, independence and community integration for people with disabilities. Our Bureau of Unemployment Compensation provides temporary financial assistance to people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own while they actively seek new employment. In addition, the Unemployment Insurance Program serves as an economic stabilizer for Maine businesses and communities during periods of high unemployment. Our Center for Workforce Research and Information (CWRI) develops and disseminates analysis and data that informs our customers about current and future labor market and economic conditions. Our products assist the public in making decisions that promote economic opportunity and efficient use of state labor resources The State Workforce Board (SWB) leads, advises and manages efforts to create a world-class workforce development system in Maine. The SWB has been revitalized to be both private-sector-demand and data driven. A majority of board members represent businesses.
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Starting January 2, in-person Unemployment Insurance assistance will be available at CareerCenters across the state every Thursday! This service is designed to provide direct support to individuals navigating unemployment claims and related concerns. •Dates: Thursdays, starting January 2, 2025 •Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., except at the Wilton CareerCenter. Wilton will close at 12 p.m. due to limited operating hours. •Locations: All Maine CareerCenters except Machias Find the CareerCenter closest to you by visiting https://lnkd.in/g_4raPfE You can also file online at any time: https://lnkd.in/g3WSe7Vs Or file by phone: 1-800-593-7660 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has appointed Tarlan Ahmadov, a seasoned workforce development leader and former state refugee coordinator, as the first director of the Maine Office of New Americans (ONA). Ahmadov has more than 20 years of experience in employment, immigration, refugee, health, and social services. He currently oversees statewide employment programs at the Maine Department of Labor. He will begin his new role at ONA, a division of the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF), on January 21, 2025. Congratulations to MDOL's Tarlan Ahmadov! https://lnkd.in/gqDDUtTh
Meet Ink, who lives on the coast of Maine, and whose mom works on communications at the Maine Department of Labor! If you are looking at our social media posts, receiving emails about programs such as the upcoming Paid Family and Medical Leave, or reading one of our press releases, it was likely from her! Interested in receiving periodic emails on resources, events, and programs at the Department? Sign up here under “Get Notified”: https://lnkd.in/gFdX76FP
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Lewiston Adult Education is celebrating the Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway students' successful completion of Personal Support Specialists training. The two classes of students have worked hard for 8 weeks to integrate language, work readiness and PSS skills. They showed off their certificates this week. Students can now pursue employment and are all accepted into the CNA program beginning next week. Congratulations to this enthusiastic, skilled and passionate group of new healthcare workers! # MaineDOL # MaineApprenticeship #EMDC ##MaineAdultEd #LAE #LPS #CWMWD
Our Center for Workforce Research and Information (CWRI) recently released its Job Outlook for Maine. The series of slides highlights broad trends shaping the size and rate of change in jobs and the industry and occupational trends expected in the decade from 2022 to 2032. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eJBKE2e4
The new Paid Family and Medical Leave (#PFML) Portal, the online system for employers to register their business information, designate a payroll processor, file quarterly wage reports, and remit quarterly premium contributions, will be launching on January 6. Starting January 1st, 2025, any employer with at least one Maine-based employee must begin payroll withholdings for their employees. Employers with 15 or more employees will contribute 1 percent of wages and may deduct up to half of the contribution from the employees’ wages. Employers with less than 15 employees will contribute 0.5 percent of wages and may deduct the entire amount from the employees’ wages. All employers must register on the portal to begin wage reporting in April 2025. The portal will also allow self-employed individuals and tribal governments to elect coverage. Employers will begin their first quarterly wage reporting and premium payments starting April 1, 2025, and they are due by April 30, 2025. Stay up to date by signing up for the PFML Get Notified List and learn more in our FAQ, employer resources, recorded demonstrations, and step by step guides on our website: www.maine.gov/paidleave/
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“Having multilingual CNA apprentices...has been a game-changer for our organization. Their ability to communicate effectively and confidently in a clinical setting has enriched our patient care and strengthened our team dynamics.” – Monique Roy, Central Maine Healthcare English barriers too often keep high-potential talent from accessing high-impact apprenticeship programs. An innovative pre-apprenticeship program in Maine is closing the gap — for adult English learners and employers alike. Read how Lewiston Adult Education, Maine Department of Labor, Central Maine Healthcare, and EnGen have partnered to power Lewiston's health sector. https://lnkd.in/eakpnuuB
Employers: Starting with the first payroll with a pay date in January, any employer with at least 1 Maine-based employee has obligations under Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law. Employers should take immediate actions to prepare by following the steps in the one-pager, FAQs, and portal webinar on our website: https://lnkd.in/eE5bQV32
Third Party Administrators, did you miss yesterday's webinar on the new Paid Family and Medical Leave Portal? Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gCUjAm6u