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Human Resource Professionals Connect at the Department of LaborAUGUSTA – About 100 human resourcemanagers from across Maine gathered at theDepartment of Labor (DOL) building in Augusta onJune 6, 2012, to meet with agency officials andlearn how recent changes in labor regulations

affect them. The program represents the first timehuman resource professionals, for whom laborregulatory compliance forms a core part of theirduties, have been invited to the Department ofLabor to learn about the services it provides to

employers throughout the state. The free half-dayevent, co-sponsored by the Society for HumanResource Management (SHRM)’s Maine StateCouncil, the Maine Society for Healthcare Human

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Revisions to Child Labor Restrictions open upmore jobs for Maine’s teens this summer

“Summer jobs create anopportunity to connect studentswith pride in earning a paycheckand helping others.”

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AUGUSTA – As school vacationdraws near, Maine’s employers,parents and teens look to summeremployment as a solution to theirneeds. Parents hope that summer jobswill give their children some insightinto possible careers and teach thepower of earning your own money.

Employers look to fill gaps in theirworkforce during the busy summertourist season. Teens want to makemoney, meet new people and havefun. An update to the classifications ofemployment available to minors willhelp Maine’s teens find more workthis summer.

Bill Ellis, director of marketing at PointSebago Resort in Casco, stressed theimportant contribution teens make intheir business, “A large portion,nearly half, of Point Sebago's summerworkforce of three to four hundredemployees is made up of teens. Theseyoung workers are employed asactivities counselors, lifeguards, waitstaff, entertainers, maintenance crew,at the golf course, and in dozens ofother positions throughout the 775acre resort.”

For teens under the age of 16,restrictions limit the types of jobs andthe hours they can work. Minorscannot work jobs considered“hazardous.” The Department ofLabor’s Bureau of Labor Standardshas updated the restrictions to bringthem more in line with current federalrequirements. This change now allowminors under the age of 16 in Maineto work in movie theaters andbowling alleys, and to do more jobsthan were permitted previously insuch establishments as hotels, motels,and bakeries.

For example, although 15-year-oldsmay not operate the ovens, they candecorate cakes, fill pastries, stock thedisplay cases, and serve customers.

Some of the jobs Maine teens under 18 years old cannot do include

operating most mechanicalequipment, driving for work, andworking alone in a cash-basedbusiness.

The revisions have been made tohelp both employers and teens.“Summer jobs create an opportunityto connect students with pride inearning a paycheck and helpingothers,” said Maine Department ofLabor Commissioner RobertWinglass. “Young people candevelop a strong work ethic and learnhow to manage money. ”

There a few steps teens must gothrough to obtain a work permit. First,teens must look for work and receivea job offer. They then must apply fora work permit at the office of thesuperintendent of the school district inwhich they live. All minors under theage of 16 must have a work permitbefore they start a job, whether or notthey attend school. The school districtsends the completed application tothe Maine Department of Labor forapproval. Teens can have two workpermits (for two different jobs) in thesummer, but only one permit duringthe school year.

Parents and employers can helpexpedite the approval process bymaking sure the work permit requestincludes both proof of age andparental/guardian approval. Theapplication must contain the specificjob title (e.g. “dishwasher”). Thename of the business on the permitmust be the actual business name,which may be different than whatpeople commonly call it. The Bureauof Labor Standards has sent theupdated list of restricted employmentto all school districts in Maine.

A copy of the “Guide to Maine LawsGoverning the Employment ofMinors” is posted on the MaineDepartment of Labor website and isavailable by request by calling 207-623-7900.

Entrepreneurs' Extravaganza at Auburn Public LibraryAUBURN — An Entrepreneurs’Extravaganza, designed to informand inspire local entrepreneurs andsmall business owners, will be heldfrom 5:30 to 8 p.m June 26 at theAuburn Public Library (APL), 49 SpringSt., hosted by APL and Auburn'sEconomic Development Office.

The event’s focus will be onintroducing free resources available toentrepreneurs and small businessowners, and will include workshopson how to finance and market.Additionally, Don Gooding, directorof the Maine Center forEntrepreneurial Development, will

share his vision for entrepreneurship inMaine.

The evening will begin with lightrefreshments and an opportunity tonetwork and to meet local resourceproviders from SCORE, Women,Work and Community, the Universityof Maine Cooperative Extension

Service, U.S. Rural Development,USM’s Center for Entrepreneurship,the Maine Patent Program,CEI/SmartStart, and others offeringsupport and services.

For more information about the event,contact the Auburn Public Library at333-6640.

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IN THIS ISSUEFEATURED ARTICLE

Human Resourceprofessionals connect atDepartment of Labor 1

Revisions to Child LaborResrictions open up more jobsfor Maine’s teens this summer 2

New Unemployment OptionHelps Keep Workers on the Job4

Need a career change? Nursingneeds you 5

INDEXEducation & Career Services 1 & 2 Professional 3 & 4Healthcare & Human Services 1 & 5Skilled Trades 6Sales & Customer Service 7

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Resources Administration, and theDepartment of Labor, was open toanyone interested in human resourcesmanagement issues. Kristine Avery,state director of the SHRM MaineState Council, described the event as“an opportunity to build the bridgebetween the Department of Labor andHR professionals representing Mainebusinesses in an effort to formalize along-lasting partnership to benefitemployers and employees in Maine.”Attendee Peter Fitch, human resourcesdirector for Lee Auto Malls, found the

event “helpful and encouraging.” Headded, “I am glad to see that theDepartment of Labor is reaching out tobusinesses. It is key that the DOL iseducating businesses about not justwho DOL is, their people, but moreimportantly, how the DOL can helpbusinesses in Maine.“ The program,the Maine Department of LaborUpdate, featured Commissioner ofLabor Robert J. Winglass, DeputyCommissioner Jeanne Paquette, thedirectors of the bureaus that comprisethe department and other keydepartment staff. Attendees also

heard a short presentation on Maine’seconomic outlook from John Butera,senior economic advisor to GovernorPaul LePage. “It is important thatbusinesses not only understandregulations, but that they understandthat the Department of Labor offers awhole range of services that helpMaine businesses hire, train, andkeep a strong workforce,” saidCommissioner Winglass.

“Just knowing whom to call here atthe department when you have aquestion can save a business a lot oftime and clear up confusion that couldlead to problems. In fact, thedepartment has many more peoplewho provide services to businessesthan who handle enforcement; wewant to help Mainers, both workersand employers, understand that,”Winglass noted. Presenters coveredsuch topics as the services of theBureau of Labor Standards, whichincludes the SafetyWorks training andinspection programs; the Bureau ofRehabilitation Services, whichconnects businesses with employeeswith disabilities; the Bureau ofEmployment Services, which helpsboth jobseekers and employersthrough the CareerCenters, the MaineJob Bank, and programs for returningveterans; and the Bureau ofUnemployment Compensation, whichadministers unemployment claims andbenefits.

Participants also learned about theresources available through theCenter for Workforce Research andInformation, which develops anddisseminates state and area labormarket information to employers, jobseekers, and other users.

Echoing the need to build apartnership, Fitch noted, “Meetingslike this help build relationships andcan create opportunities to worktogether for the benefit of everyone. Ifound the meeting informative and agreat way to reintroduce the DOL tobusinesses who may only think of theDOL in terms of compliance. Clearlythe DOL is seeking to reach out toMaine businesses to help with theissues we are all facing and thesemeetings are one way that we canbegin to work more effectively onsome of these issues.” Nicole Morin-Scribner, director of human resourcesat St. Mary's Health System agreedwith Fitch. “It’s refreshing to see ourDepartment of Labor take on astrategic versus a transactional

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New UnemploymentOption Helps KeepWorkers on the JobAUGUSTA – Maine Department ofLabor officials are launching a newunemployment initiative in June aimedat keeping workers on the job whentheir employer experiences atemporary slowdown in business.

The program, known as WorkShare,allows workers to remain on the jobwith reduced hours and still collect amodified unemployment benefit that

partially offsets the loss in wages.“When employers need to have atemporary layoff or cut hours, they risklosing their best employees to otherjobs,” said Maine LaborCommissioner Robert Winglass.“WorkShare helps businesses retaintheir workforce part-time and allowsworkers to collect unemploymentbenefits. This can temporarily makeup the difference in lost hours.”

To be eligible for WorkShare, theemployer needs to attest that thelayoff would have impacted at least10 percent of workers for a two-to-six-month period. The reduction in hoursmust be at least 10 percent—but notmore than 50 percent—and affect aunit of the business that normallyworks on a full-time basis. WorkShareis not available for work reductionsthat are temporary or related to aseasonal or intermittent downturn.

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under WorkShare, workers must beincluded in the affected unit of thebusiness; have earned enough wagesto meet the regular qualifications forunemployment benefits; and be ableand available to work their normallyscheduled hours for their employer.Partial unemployment benefits arepaid in a percentage equal to thereduction in hours. Thus, someonewho has lost 25 percent of their hourswould receive 25 percent of theirnormal weekly unemployment benefitif they are eligible for the program.

“WorkShare benefits both the workerand the employer,” said Winglass.“Workers keep their work historyintact and have the ability to retaintheir benefits and seniority on the job.

Employers are able to maintain theiroperations on a smaller scale andgear up quickly when the economyimproves while avoiding theunnecessary costs and delaysassociated with recruitment andtraining when laid-off workers takejobs—elsewhere.”

The WorkShare program is a result ofa 2011 federal law change thattakes effect in 2012. For moreinformation about WorkShare call(207) 621-5100 or visitwww.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/workshare.

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(ARA) – Registered nursing – alreadythe largest health care occupationwith 2.7 million jobs – is on amassive growth trajectory.Employment of registered nurses (RNs)is expected to increase by 26 percentby 2020 and nursing was recentlyranked No. 1 in the U.S. News andWorld Report's "Best Jobs" list for

2012.

Stephanie Augustin, 27, of Miramar,Fla., can attest to the nursingprofession's appeal. After earning a

bachelor's degree in biology and amaster's degree in reading education,Augustin worked as a fifth-gradescience teacher. But various factorsmade her question her job stability asa new teacher, including her school'sbudget cuts and new salaryregulations.

Deciding to seek a new careeropportunity, Augustin left her positionas an elementary teacher to pursuenursing, enrolling in a Bachelor ofScience in Nursing (BSN) degreeprogram. As a full-time student,Augustin will take three years tocomplete the program, with flexibleonline classes, which allow her towork as a tutor while enrolled inschool.

"I'm confident in my decision totransition to a more in-demandcareer," says Augustin. "Nursingprovides an opportunity for me torenew each patient's sense of hopeand trust in the health care process,allowing me to feel better as anindividual by lending a helping handduring my patient's time of need.

"It's still in my heart to teach," sheadds, "but I'd rather teach people

how to stay healthy."

The nursing profession can offermany qualities that job-seekers andcareer-changers find attractive, suchas job stability, flexibility and careeradvancement opportunities.Additionally, nursing is a well-respected field and has been namedthe most trusted profession for 11 ofthe last 12 years, according to theannual Gallup Poll survey.

"Many job-seekers and career-changers are looking for a professionthat is not only ripe with opportunitybut also a personally rewardinglivelihood," says Michelle Mercurio,national manager of career servicesat Chamberlain College of Nursing."Although nursing can bechallenging, nurses have theopportunity to really make a positiveimpact in a patient's life, allowing thenurses to give personally and feelsatisfied at the end of the day –knowing they made a difference."

Several different academic paths canlead to a nursing career, but manyemployers prefer to hire nurses whohave a BSN degree rather than anassociate degree in nursing. Research

shows that more positive patientoutcomes occur when nurses areprepared at the baccalaureate level.One group of researchers found thatevery 10 percent increase in theproportion of BSN nurses on thehospital staff was associated with a 4percent decrease in the risk of death.

Recognizing the increased need formore highly educated nurses, manynursing schools now offer acceleratedBSN degree programs.

Chamberlain, for example, enablesstudents like Augustin to earn theirBSN degree in as few as three yearsof year-round study, allowing them toenter the workforce sooner than theirpeers. In addition, students can earnadvanced degrees, including amaster of science in nursing with aspecialization in the in-demand areasof nursing education, executiveleadership or the high-tech disciplineof nursing informatics.

The high level of fulfillment providedby the nursing profession, combinedwith job stability, flexibility andemployment and advancementopportunities, make it a rewardinglifelong career.

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Waitstaff training session offered in BethelBETHEL — A network of business andeconomic development organizationsis offering training for wait staff.

Tips for Tips is a three-hour workshopdesigned to help restaurant ownersand managers build customer loyalty,maximize sales, create a sensationalbuzz about their restaurant, andprovide an exceptional diningexperience while helping waitstaffincrease their earnings.

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to 11:30 a.m. June 26. The price is$20 for members of the Bethel,Oxford Hills or River ValleyChambers; $25 for non-Chambermembers; and $10 for eachadditional member from the samebusiness.

Carl Lindblade is the workshopinstructor. He is a hospitalitymanagement consultant and professorat the University of New Hampshireand White Mountains CommunityCollege, a delegate to the White

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To register for the workshop, contactMia Purcell at the Western MaineEconomic Development Council,739-6543, or mpurcell@community-concepts.org, or go to WMEDC’s

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Tips for Tips is offered collaborativelyas part of the Maine Woods TourismTraining Initiative by White MountainsCommunity College, Western MaineEconomic Development Council,Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce,Northern Forest Center, Oxford HillsChamber of Commerce, River ValleyChamber of Commerce andCentral/Western Maine WorkforceInvestment Board.

UnemploymentRate 7.4 Percentin May State Labor Commissioner RobertWinglass released May workforceestimates for Maine on June 15.

The preliminary seasonally-adjustedunemployment rate for Maine was7.4 percent in May, up from 7.2percent in April and down from 7.7percent one year ago. The number ofunemployed totaled 52,400, down1,500 over the year. The U.S.unemployment rate was 8.2 percent,little changed from 8.1 percent inApril and down from 9.0 percent oneyear ago.

The not seasonally-adjusted statewideunemployment rate was 7.5 percentin May, little changed from 7.6percent one year ago. Notseasonally-adjusted rates ranged from6.1 percent in Cumberland County to10.9 percent in Washington County.Rates tended to be lower than thestatewide average in southern andcentral counties and higher thanaverage among eastern and northerncounties.

June data is scheduled for release July20.

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HP Hood LLC, one of the largest branded dairy operators in the United States, is seekinga Maintenance Mechanic to join its Portland, Maine operations.

This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs to machinery,equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems. Experience with welding,electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair, and PLC troubleshooting and programsa must. Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as an electrician apprentice. Musthave, or be able to attain within 12 months, a State of Maine boiler operator license.

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Governor LePage Announces Maine's Nine CertifiedBusiness-Friendly Communities

AUGUSTA, Maine – Governor PaulLePage and Maine Department ofEconomic and CommunityDevelopment (DECD) CommissionerGeorge Gervais announced Maine’sfirst certified business-friendlycommunities June 6 during a pressconference at the State House inAugusta. These nine communitieswere selected from a group of 19nominees and determined to upholdquality standards for businessexcellence.

Maine’s first business-friendlycommunities are Augusta, Bath,Biddeford, Brewer, Bucksport,

Guilford, Lincoln, Saco and Sanford.

Gov. LePage first announced thebusiness-friendly certification programin March. The program is designed torecognize Maine communities fortheir commitment to job creation,reducing red tape and being “openfor business.”

The nominees were evaluated inseveral areas including customerservice, business involvement andcollaboration, input from the public,and licensing and permitting. Eachcommunity was evaluated on anindividual basis by a panel ofbusiness experts which included Amy

Downing, Maine State Chamber ofCommerce; John Butera, Sr. EconomicAdvisor for Gov. LePage; ChrisSteele, CWS Consulting Group;Chuck Graceffa, Pierce Atwood;George Gervais, Commissioner,DECD; Peter DelGreco, PresidentMaine & Company; and AndreaSmith, Office of CommunityDevelopment, DECD.

"I want to congratulate and thank therecipients for their continuedcommitment to business excellence.These nine communities have set anexample for others to follow as wemove Maine forward as a place

where businesses and communitiescan thrive," said Gov. LePage.

DECD Commissioner Gervaispromised his department'scommitment to the program.

"DECD will gladly work with anyMaine community that wants to earnthis designation; we want everyMaine city and town to be business-friendly. Several of the nominees whodid not qualify are now workingdiligently to enhance their practices tomeet business-friendly standards sothat they may be certified in thefuture,” said Commissioner Gervais.

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Although not administered by theDepartment of Labor, the issue ofworkers’ compensation is of highrelevance to HR professionals.Therefore, the program included adiscussion of recent changes toemployment standards relating tounemployment benefits and workers’compensation. Paul Sighinolfi,executive director of the MaineWorkers’ Compensation Board,

addressed participants’ questionsrelating to workers’ comp. SarahConroy, governmental affairs directorfor the SHRM Maine State Council,was glad to see the forum cover awide range of topics important to HRmanagers, including the employmentstandards issue. “We’re so verypleased with the opportunity to visitthe Department of Labor, and with allthe effort expended to work with us tobring about this informative event andaddress our members’ questions andconcerns,” she explained. “This wasa fantastic day for business as well asthe great state of Maine.”

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