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Family and Medical Leave

Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

At a glance Maine has more jobs now than before the pandemic Labor force participation has mostly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels but is not adequate to keep […]

MECEP

Posted May 26, 2023

Tags Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Inclusive Economy, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

Updated May 30, 2023 What is Paid Family and Medical Leave? At some point in their life, almost every Mainer will need to take extended time away […]

MECEP

Posted May 19, 2023

Tags Economy, Employment, Family and Medical Leave

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

MECEP reaction to State of the Budget address

Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) president and CEO Garrett Martin reacts to Governor Mills’ State of the Budget address: “State budget choices can change lives. Maine […]

Posted February 15, 2023

Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Family and Medical Leave, Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income

Legislative commission recommends strong, progressive paid family leave program for Maine

On February 7, the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program issued its final report, concluding more than a year of work examining […]

James Myall

Posted February 14, 2023

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Family and Medical Leave, Job Quality, Jobs

Health Care

130th Legislature makes health care more affordable for Mainers

The 130th Maine legislature made real progress on health care affordability for Mainers. Maine Center for Economic Policy supported several bills which increased eligibility for children and […]

James Myall

Posted May 25, 2022

Tags Affordable Care Act, Economic Security, Family and Medical Leave, Federal, Health Care, Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drugs

Health Care, Jobs and Income

Policy Brief: Paid family and medical leave proposal would provide fair benefits to nearly all Mainers

Summary: Nearly every Mainer will at some point face extraordinary circumstances that necessitate extended leave from work. Whether it’s a joyous occasion such as the birth of […]

James Myall

Posted April 19, 2019

Tags Family and Medical Leave

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Brief: Providing workers the support they need to enter and stay in the labor force

Paid Family and Medical Leave — An Explainer

MECEP reaction to State of the Budget address

Legislative commission recommends strong, progressive paid family leave program for Maine

130th Legislature makes health care more affordable for Mainers

Policy Brief: Paid family and medical leave proposal would provide fair benefits to nearly all Mainers