State Labor

Labor Department Session on Cost of Bad Hire

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hosting a free online session for employers on March 12, 2026, to discuss the financial, operational, and cultural impacts of bad hiring practices. The session aims to provide strategies for preventing recruitment failures.

Virtual hiring event March 18 connects job seekers with employers

Virtual hiring event March 18 connects job seekers with employers

South Dakota Labor Department Offers Youth Apprenticeship Knowledge Series

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hosting a free virtual event on March 19, 2026, focusing on youth apprenticeships. The event aims to educate employers and stakeholders on youth labor law exemptions and program benefits.

South Dakota Labor Department Offers Virtual Layoff Assistance

The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is hosting a virtual layoff assistance session on March 3, 2026. The session will guide laid-off individuals through applying for reemployment benefits and highlight job search resources.

Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Wage & Hour Compliance Training

The Maine Department of Labor is offering free Wage & Hour Compliance training classes for employers, human resources professionals, and business owners. The classes cover various state labor laws and are scheduled throughout March and April 2026.

Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Update

Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will begin providing benefits on May 1, 2026. Employers participating in the state plan must ensure employees receive written notice about the program within 30 days of hire and configure their notification settings in the Aflac Employer Portal.

Maine Department of Labor: March Safety and Compliance Training

The Maine Department of Labor is offering several no-cost safety and compliance training classes in March 2026. Topics include mine safety, wage and hour laws, life safety code, ladder safety, and impairment detection for employers.

Maine Department of Labor Hiring Events in York County

The Maine Department of Labor is announcing upcoming hiring events in York County for March and April 2026. Employers are invited to register for these events to connect with job seekers. Details and registration links for specific events are provided.

Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave Benefits Start Date Confirmed

The Maine Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Authority has confirmed that benefits will begin on May 1, 2026, following a review of the trust fund's solvency. Applications for benefits will be accepted starting in April 2026.

Washington Metro Unemployment Rate and Job Estimates

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported that the Washington, DC-MD Metropolitan Division's preliminary September 2025 unemployment rate was 5.6%, unchanged from August. The report also detailed job gains and losses across various sectors for the month and year.