State offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day

Unemployment weekly claims filed May 25-27 will be processed the evening of Tuesday, May 28. Due to the holiday and your financial institution's schedule, payments may take slightly longer than usual to appear in your account.

ReEmployME will undergo scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

ReEmployME will undergo scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Unemployment online accounts, filing, and the automated phone filing system will be unavailable during this time. Please plan accordingly.

MOVEit- Notice of Data Incident

MOVEit Global Security Incident Information for Maine Residents and Impacted Individuals

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The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation contributes to economic stability by providing temporary employer-funded benefits to eligible individuals while they seek re-employment. We operate an accessible, integrity-driven program in a timely and accurate manner.

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