Still, labor economists say many unemployed residents are being misclassified, and that the state’s true jobless rate is likely above 10%.
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Commentary: The U.S. unemployment system is broken but fixable
Bigger checks are good but not enough for the millions of jobless Americans who need more help.
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Jobless claims remain high in Maine amid unrelenting pandemic
About 3,800 Maine residents filed a new unemployment insurance claim last week, and over 49,000 continuing claims were filed.
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Maine jobless claims remain high as state implements new employer tax
More than 4,000 Mainers filed new claims last week, while a 0.13% payroll tax was implemented to help fund the unemployment compensation office.
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Maine’s job losses worse than in any recession in 50 years
The percentage of jobs lost in the state since February was more severe than in any economic downturn since 1969, according to a new state analysis.
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Months later, more than 1 million Americans are still waiting for unemployment help
Bartender Josh Vaughn served the last drink at a Hilton hotel bar in Savannah, Ga., on March 14. He was furloughed the next day. The company promptly filed paperwork for him to receive unemployment aid, yet nine months later, he’s still waiting for the money. Vaughn is among more than 1.2 million Americans stuck waiting […]
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Another 3,300 Mainers apply for unemployment aid
The Maine Department of Labor says payments may be delayed but there will be no break in benefits under extended federal programs.
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Commentary: Maine nonprofit organizations need a lifeline
Please support the charities that have helped keep Mainers safe, housed, fed, educated and even entertained during the pandemic.
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Treasury, White House under pressure to quickly disburse stimulus aid after Trump’s delay
The Treasury Department and other federal agencies did not reveal specific timelines for when stimulus checks, small business aid, and unemployment benefits would be released.
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Jobless benefits for thousands of Mainers could be delayed at least a week
It will take time for the state’s labor department to implement reauthorized federal benefits and new payments from the COVID-19 relief package finalized after a delay by the president.