What's Happening in the States November 2024

CALIFORNIA

• California invests in displaced oil and gas workers as it embraces renewable energy

• California's Employment Development Department celebrates Customer Service Week showcasing customer experience enhancements

• California's unemployment program is resolving eligibility issues faster and more securely with online questionnaires

MAINE

• Maine Department of Labor and United States Postal Service Partnering to Expand Unemployment ID Verification Options

• Maine employers face heftier fines for labor law violations

• Maine Department of Labor Launches Statewide Education Initiative Ahead of 2025 Rollout of New Paid Family Medical Leave Law

MICHIGAN

• MI leads the way in manufacturing, employing over 600,000 workers across the state

• MI honors businesses and individuals with disabilities for commitment to vocational rehabilitation system

• MI celebrates customers' commitment to employment and independence 

MONTANA

• DLI Stands Ready to Help Sibanye-Stillwater Workers

OHIO

• Individuals with disabilities can visit OhioMeansJobs for free employment services 

• SNAP changes help recipients transition off food assistance

• Ohio offers employment resources for workers 55 and older