Maine’s two U.S. senators said the coronavirus pandemic has provided evidence that the state’s unemployment system needs to be modernized.Republican Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King said Wednesday the federal government is giving the Maine Department of Labor more than $380,000 toward that effort. They said the money will promote and improve the labor department’s short time compensation program, which is designed to allow workers to receive partial unemployment benefits if their employer reduces their hours to avoid layoffs. The labor department is expected to use the money to raise awareness of the program and increase participation in it, the senators said.
Maine’s Unemployment System Needs Modernization, Senators Say
The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 2:58am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Penobscot County Bangor
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