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1/28/2026: Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is almost here
1/27/2026: The Employment Situation in Maine - December 2025
1/21/2026: Maine Dept. of Labor to Hold Competitive Skills Scholarship Public Hearing on February 10th, 2026
1/21/2026: February Safety Classes
1/20/2026: Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave Benefits to Begin May 1
1/12/2026: Governor Mills Applauds Successful 2025 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign
1/8/2026: Resources for Laid Off Workers in Maine
1/7/2026: The Employment Situation in Maine - November 2025
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

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1. Unemployment Rate and Labor Market Data: https://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/
2. Search WARN Notices: https://joblink.maine.gov/warn_info
3. Upcoming Hiring Events: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/employment/hiringevents/
4. Services for Job Seekers: https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/
5. Labor Law Info and Wage and Hour Violations: https://www.maine.gov/labor/bls/
6. Upcoming SafetyWorks! Training Classes: https://www.safetyworksmaine.gov/
7. Rapid Response Information for Laid Off Workers: https://www.mainecareercenter.com/laidoffinfo/
8. WorkShare Program Information: https://www.maine.gov/unemployment/workshare/