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Mission
The Maine Department of Labor is committed to serving Maine workers and businesses by:
- Helping employers recruit and train a talented workforce;
- Providing workers with the skills they need to be competitive in the economy;
- Assisting individuals when jobs are lost;
- Aiding people with disabilities reach career goals;
- Ensuring safe and fair workplaces for people on the job; and,
- Providing research and analysis of employment data to support job growth.
What's New
- 1/2/2026: Media Advisory: Tuesday, Caribou Business to be honored as newest Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program Recipient
- 1/1/2026: Maine's Minimum Wage $15.10 Per Hour Beginning Tomorrow, Including for Agricultural Workers
- 1/1/2026: Fourth quarter filing for Paid Family and Medical Leave program begins Jan. 1
- 1/1/2026: Register: January Safety Classes
- 1/1/2026: Seats Still Available at January Wage and Hour Compliance Classes
- 12/11/2025: Maine Department of Labor Publishes 2026 Prevailing Wage Rates
