Author: MJ Lacourse
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Federal Legislation that Aids Workers
From Family Values At Work. Provides and overview of the federal legislation that impacts workers, including paid sick days, paid… Read More
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Families First Corona Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Information about the paid sick days and expanded family leave created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) Read More
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Unemployment Insurance FAQs from Maine Dept. of Labor
Frequently asked questions about unemployment eligibility and how to apply. Updated frequently. Read More
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Paid Leave & Unemployment Decision Chart
From Family Values At Work and NELP. Helps navigate if paid sick day, unemployment, or family leave are your best… Read More
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Healthcare for All: Now More than Ever – Panel & Discussion
This event will take place on June 29th, 2020 from 5:30-7:00pm over Zoom. Please register at the link below. Over… Read More
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Can I lose my job if I need to take time off because I am sick with COVID-19 or my family member is sick with COVID-19?
As described in FAQ 9, COVID-19 may be a disability within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)… Read More
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My child’s daycare or school is closed because of the coronavirus threat. Can I take time off to care for my child?
In addition to the 10 days of paid sick leave described in FAQ 3, your employer may be required to… Read More
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I am self-employed or an independent contractor and I am unable to work or my income has been reduced for reasons related to COVID-19. What can I do to receive income while I am not working?
Beginning May 1, 2020, the Maine Department of Labor (DOL) began accepting applications for unemployment benefits under the federal Pandemic… Read More
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Sign The Petition – Tell Gov. Mills: during this pandemic, we need universal healthcare!
Please sign the petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-gov-mills-during-this-pandemic-we-need-universal-healthcare Gov. Mills must utilize every resource available to address the healthcare needs of all… Read More
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Virtual Meeting: The Peoples Town Hall
This event will be a virtual meeting hosted on Zoom by The Southern Maine Workers Center on Tuesday, March 31st… Read More