Employer Services

Unemployment is an insurance program providing temporary, partial wage replacement to workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. The program is funded by Unemployment premiums paid by employers based on the amount of wages paid for covered employment. The Unemployment Premium or "tax" is paid on the first $12,000 only in gross wages an employer pays to an individual in a calendar year.

  • Assist employers with registering, filling quarterly wage reports, and making payments.
  • Answer questions about liability, rates, seasonality, successorships and much more.
  • Advisory services on unemployment insurance benefit charges and tax matters.
  • Appellate services to resolve benefit eligibility and unemployment tax liability disputes.
  • WorkShare, an alternative to layoffs during a temporary business downturn
  • Speak to local groups to explain aspects of the unemployment law and system.

General Information

  • Registering and Reporting forms are available to all employers. To use a form, print it and fill out all of the information requested. Then mail it to:
    • Maine Department of Labor
      Unemployment Tax Section
      47 State House Station Augusta ME, 04333-0047
    • You can also fax the information to (207) 287-3733

Tax Publications

  • ReEmployME System Guide: Employer Portal Account (PDF)
  • Employer Information on Maine Employment Security Law Me. I-1.4 (PDF) (Word
  • Treatment of Employee Leasing Companies under Maine Employment Security Law Me. I-15 (PDF) (Word)
  • Table of Seasonal Industries Me. FX-33 (PDF) (Word)
  • Seasonal Industries and Unemployment Benefits Me. I-17 (PDF) (Word)
  • Localization of Work Rules Me. I-36 (PDF) (Word)
  • Professional Employer Organizations Leasing Companies Me. I-16 (PDF) (Word)
  • How to Prepare for an Appeal Hearing Me. A-12 (PDF) (Word)
  • ReEmployME File Formatting Specifications for Electronic Transmittal of Quarterly Unemployment Contributions and Wage Reporting (PDF) (Word)
  • Employer's Guide to Maine Unemployment Laws I-47 (PDF) (Word)

Tax Forms (Online)

Tax Forms (Download)

 

Forms and General Information

SIDES (State Information Data Exchange System)

SIDES E-Response provides an easy and efficient portal for electronically posting responses to separation information requests.

Benefits:

  • No charge
  • Reduces postal expenses
  • Provides confirmation receipt
  • Helps reduce unemployment tax rates by reducing improper payments
  • Detects potential claim issues more timely
  • Data checks to ensure exchange of complete and valid registration

Enroll in SIDES E-Response or to make changes to your existing registration.