Maine Department of Labor

Employees affected by the layoffs will continue to receive regular pay for 90 days, after which those who don't relocate to other roles will receive severance and eligible benefits.

The study, conducted by Camoin Associates, documents a workforce shortage primarily in engineering, as well as production and related management roles.

The increase, set to take effect on Jan. 1, will be 45 cents higher than the current rate.

Unemployment also continues to undershoot the state’s 5.4% long-term average since 1976, when Gerald Ford was president and the film "All the President’s Men” was released in cinemas.

Maine Department of Labor CareerCenters provide employment and training services at no charge for Maine workers and businesses. There are free resources for job seekers and assistance for employers with recruitment, training and workforce services.

The free classes will focus on a range of workplace safety issues and will be held at locations around the state.

Nonfarm wage and salary jobs increased to 685,000 in March, sparked mainly by hiring in the hospitality and leisure sector, according to the latest Maine Department of Labor data.

Job seekers and employers can now connect 24/7 with workforce resources from wherever they are, and tailor their search results to fit their needs.

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Private sector jobs increased mainly in health care and social assistance and in leisure and hospitality, continuing the recent pattern.