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Rapid Response Sessions Scheduled for Workers Affected by Closing of Newport Tim Hortons 
March 22, 2019
Rapid Response Sessions Scheduled for Workers Affected by Closing of Newport Tim Hortons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2019
Media Contact: Jessica Picard, Maine Department of Labor, 621-5099, or jessica.l.picard@maine.gov
AUGUSTA -- Maine Department of Labor has scheduled a Rapid Response session for workers affected by the closing of Tim Hortons on Lunt Road in Newport. Workers who have lost their jobs may be eligible to collect unemployment insurance and for additional services.
"Losing a job is a difficult experience, and we are sorry to hear about the employees of the Tim Hortons in Newport," Commissioner Laura Fortman said. "We are here to help, and encourage those affected to attend our Rapid Response session. We will have staff there that can provide a wide range of support and services, help workers identify future career options, as well as answer any questions."
Rapid Response offers information about health insurance options and re-employment assistance, in addition to answering questions about unemployment benefits. The session for affected employees is scheduled for:
Wednesday, March 27, 10 a.m. at the Newport Town Office, 23 Water Street, Newport ME The Department of Labor can advise and assist employers and employees with information about their rights, responsibilities and obligations during a closure or downsizing to safeguard the economic stability of workers and the surrounding community. To find out more about the Rapid Response program, contact your local CareerCenter.
Affected employees with questions about unpaid wages can contact the Maine Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 623-7900.
The Bureau of Employment Services provides a variety of employment and training services for Maine workers, businesses and jobseekers through the Maine CareerCenter network. Learn more at www.mainecareercenter.gov.
Maine Department of Labor and Maine CareerCenters are equal opportunity providers. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
