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Responding to Constituents during COVID-19

by Mary-Erin Casale | Apr 29, 2020 | COVID19, Economy, Jobs

Pandemic Unemployment Insurance UPDATE Please note this information was posted on April 29, 2020 and is subject to change if there is updated guidance.  I’m happy to share that the Maine DOL will begin accepting claims on Friday, May 1 at 8am from self-employed...

Responding to Constituents during COVID-19

by Mary-Erin Casale | Apr 23, 2020 | COVID19, Economy, Jobs

Unemployment Insurance for Self-Employed or Sole-Proprietors Please note this information was posted on April 23, 2020 and is subject to change if there is updated guidance.  Our office has heard from so many Mainers that are sole-propietors or self-employed and have...
Speaker Gideon, Maine Employers and Workers Testify in Support of Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation 

Speaker Gideon, Maine Employers and Workers Testify in Support of Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation 

by Mary-Erin Casale | Apr 19, 2019 | Economy, Health Care, Jobs, Maine Legislature

Gideon also gathered with supporters in the State House after presenting LD 1410, An Act To Create Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits, to the legislature’s Labor & Housing Committee AUGUSTA – Speaker of the House Sara Gideon (D-Freeport) presented her...
Legislature passes bill to promote pay equality on National Equal Pay Day

Legislature passes bill to promote pay equality on National Equal Pay Day

by Mary-Erin Casale | Apr 2, 2019 | Economy, Jobs, Maine Legislature

LD 278, introduced by Sen. Cathy Breen, bill will discourage employers from basing wages on an employee’s salary history  AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen (D-Falmouth) to promote pay equality on Monday,...
Speaker Gideon Unveils Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation

Speaker Gideon Unveils Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation

by Mary-Erin Casale | Mar 26, 2019 | Health Care, Jobs, Maine Legislature, Women's Issues

LD 1410, An Act To Create Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits, was introduced on Tuesday AUGUSTA – Speaker of the House Sara Gideon (D-Freeport) on Tuesday unveiled the details of LD 1410, a bill that creates a universal paid family and medical leave (PFML)...

Speaker Gideon Introduces Legislation to Upgrade Culverts, Making Critical Habitat and Safety Improvements

by Mary-Erin Casale | Feb 21, 2019 | Environment, Jobs, Maine Legislature

LD 923 – An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Upgrade Municipal Culverts at Stream Crossings AUGUSTA – Speaker of the House Sara Gideon (D-Freeport) introduced LD 923, legislation that would make critical habitat and safety improvements. This...
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