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2/26/2026: March Safety Classes
2/25/2026: Maine Dept. of Labor to Hold Competitive Skills Scholarship Public Hearing on March 13th, 2026
2/12/2026: Wage & Hour Compliance Classes
1/28/2026: Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is almost here
1/20/2026: Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave Benefits to Begin May 1

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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/