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04/23/2026

Employers in Maine will soon face enhanced penalties for any violation of state employment laws under a recently enacted law granting the Pine Tree State’s Department of Labor broad enforcement powers.

04/18/2026

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04/16/2026

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04/05/2026

Easter in a restaurant means early prep, long hours, and a full dining room while your own plans are on hold. For some of you, it means not being with your kids today. It means putting your own traditions and memories on pause so other families can have theirs.

That’s not a small thing.

There’s a real sacrifice behind a day like today. The pace, the pressure, the missed moments you don’t get back. And still, you show up, stay steady, and make sure every table is taken care of.

I hope the people you serve recognize that. Not just the meal, but what it took for you to be there.

Take a moment, when you can, to notice the impact you’re having. The conversations happening around the tables, the families gathered, the memories being made. If this work is only about the paycheck, it will wear you down.

But there’s more to it than that. It’s in getting a dish exactly right. It’s in watching your team move as one when the room is full and everything is on the line. It’s in knowing, at the end of the shift, that you did your job well under pressure.

That pride is earned.

Don’t miss those moments.

Thank you for showing up today and doing it right.

03/31/2026

The program provides employees up to 12 weeks of benefits for major life events, starting May 1. Funding for the benefits will be supported by payroll taxes.

03/11/2026

Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.

02/27/2026

In Search of: Motivated self-starter with a positive attitude to join the Smoke front of house team.
Availability on weekends a must.
Bar experience is a bonus.
Make good $$ in a fun, fast paced atmosphere.

Cheers!

02/26/2026

Running a small business in Maine means HR often gets handled late at night — or not at all.

This Compliance & Best Practice Self-Audit gives you a clear picture of where you’re solid, where you’re exposed, and what actually needs attention.

Short online questionnaire. Guided Zoom review. Written next steps.

https://site.mainehr.org/hr-self-audit

02/01/2026

It was a rare move by the Trump administration to expand a foreign worker program, amid a sweeping effort to drastically cut immigration.

11/19/2025

When Malcolm Bedell opened Honey’s Fried Chicken Palace in Thomaston last year, he had dreams of bringing the restaurant to locations across the state.

11/19/2025

The tourism season may be months away, but state officials say Maine needs more seasonal workers.

09/22/2025

URGENT: New "No Tax on Tips" Rule Proposed

The Treasury Department just released proposed regulations that could affect what restaurant employees can deduct on their taxes under the new "No Tax on Tips" law.

Automatic service charges and mandatory gratuities may NOT qualify as deductible "tips" - but tips where customers can choose to modify or decline the amount DO qualify for the deduction (up to $25,000/year).

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18278/occupations-that-customarily-and-regularly-received-tips-definition-of-qualified-tips

This could significantly impact what tax benefits hospitality workers receive.

Timeline: If approved, this takes effect January 1, 2026 for 2025 tax year returns. You have until October 22 to comment on these proposed rules.

Need help updating your tip policies or employee handbooks to optimize tax benefits under these new rules? Contact us at [email protected]. Seneca HR Only Supports Maine Based Businesses.

This document contains proposed regulations that identify occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024, and provide a definition of "qualified tips" for purposes of the income tax deduction for qualified tips. These proposed regulations affect...