Change to Work Search Waiver for claimants on a temporary layoff

Starting Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the waiver will cover the last six weeks before you return to work. In the past, it applied to the first six weeks of unemployment.

This only applies to individuals with a definite return-to-work date with their former or regular employer.

Visit the Resource Website for more Information.

https://www.maine.gov/labor/federalworkers/

Federal Worker Resources

For more information, please click on the following links:

• Visit the Guidance for Federal Employees website

• Press release: Maine Department of Labor Publishes Unemployment Insurance Guidance for Federal Employees Affected by Federal Shutdown

ReEmployME will undergo scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, October 15, 2025

ReEmployME will undergo scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Unemployment online accounts, filing, and the automated phone filing system will be unavailable during this time. Please plan accordingly.