Jobs and Income Uncertain work schedules linked to food and housing insecurity, anxiety in kids James Myall, a policy analyst with the Maine Center for Economic Policy, said that these outcomes are especially relevant in Maine given that 128,000 of the state’s […] Beacon Posted October 16, 2019 Tags Children, Fair Scheduling, Job Quality
Maine’s Economy Proposed "Fair Workweek" law will give workers the stability they need to care for their families Imagine this scenario: You work at a large, national retail chain and on any given week, your schedule is subject to change, set at the discretion of […] James Myall Posted April 10, 2019 Tags Fair Scheduling, Job Quality
Jobs and Income Testimony in Support of LD 1217 An Act to Require at Least 2 Weeks’ Advance Notice of the Work Schedule for Hourly Employees at Certain Businesses LD 1217 promotes fairness for workers and among employers that rely on part-time workers who hold multiple jobs. It also is a foundational piece to building a strong […] Christy Daggett Posted April 27, 2015 Tags Fair Scheduling, Job Quality