On June 24, 2025, Maine enacted a new law requiring employers to compensate employees who report to their scheduled shifts but have their hours reduced or cancelled by their employer. This law will primarily impact businesses...more
8/14/2025
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The start date for payroll withholdings and submissions of quarterly wage reports under the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (MPFML) Program is January 1, 2025, leaving employers with a sense of urgency as the compliance...more
9/18/2024
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Maine employers may be preparing to comply with Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program as required payroll contributions to the PFML Insurance Fund are set to begin on January 1, 2025, but questions remain as...more
On February 1, 2024, the First Circuit Court of Appeals held that a plaintiff alleging a violation of the Maine Equal Pay Law (MEPL) does not need to show additional discriminatory intent beyond establishing that an employer...more