Unemployment
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PublishedJuly 30, 2020
More than 1.4 million seek jobless aid as virus surges in South, West
A continuing wave of job cuts is occurring against the backdrop of a spike in coronavirus cases that has led many states to halt plans to reopen businesses.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2020
Maine Voices: Collins should fully extend lifeline to laid-off workers, small businesses
Now is not the time to cut the current $600 weekly benefit, which has kept many Maine businesses and families afloat during an unprecedented crisis.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
As safety net disappears, out-of-work Mainers plead for more help
Labor advocates warn of deep economic pain as the $600 extra weekly benefit is set to expire, but business groups expect losing added jobless pay will encourage people to go back to work.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2020
McConnell says stimulus deal could take ‘weeks,’ as jobless aid is set to expire
An emergency federal benefit, currently being received by more than 20 million people, is set to expire at the end of this month.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2020
Maine to update jobless payment amounts for self-employed, contractors
Starting this week, workers collecting federal benefits may be entitled to more than the $172-per-week minimum.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2020
Maine unemployment rate dipped below 7% in June
The rate fell from 9.3% in May to 6.6% in June as a tepid economic recovery added about 19,000 jobs. But a state economist warns that the unemployment rate doesn't fully capture the scope of job losses.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2020
Maine unemployment claims increase after weeks of decline
The number of Mainers who filed initial claims last week increased by more than 60% from the previous week, to 4,400.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
For thousands of unemployed Mainers, the system isn’t working
A historic wave of unemployment claims and a flood of fraudulent filings conspired with technology problems and staffing woes to create delays and headaches for people seeking benefits.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
Unemployment snafus leave three lives in limbo
Three personal tales reveal serious flaws in Maine's system for filing and paying claims.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2020
Maine workers, labor groups warn of widespread suffering unless federal jobless aid is extended
The added $600-per-week benefit has saved thousands of Maine households from poverty, but it is due to expire soon, which could create economic calamity, advocates warn.
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