2014 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 3: BUREAU OF LABOR
§42-B. Bureau to furnish poster or notice outlining state labor laws

§42-B. Bureau to furnish poster or notice outlining state labor laws

1. Bureau to furnish poster or notice. The bureau shall produce and furnish to employers posters or notices in printed form outlining state labor laws applicable to those employers and regulating:

A. Employment of minors; [2001, c. 242, §1 (NEW).]

B. Time of payment of wages; [2001, c. 242, §1 (NEW).]

C. Safety and health of employees; and [2001, c. 242, §1 (NEW).]

D. Family medical leave. [2001, c. 242, §1 (NEW).]

The posters or notices may also include such other laws as may be required or useful.

[ 2001, c. 242, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Notice of cause for termination. The bureau shall include in one of the posters or notices under subsection 1 the following information regarding at-will employment:

Under Maine law, an at-will employee may be terminated for any reason not specifically prohibited by law. In most instances, you are an at-will employee unless you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement or other contract that limits termination. If you have questions about at-will employment, contact your human resources department or the State Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards.

The notice must be printed in bold type of at least 24 points.

[ 2003, c. 442, §1 (AMD) .]

3. Employer to post notice. An employer subject to the laws outlined in the printed poster or notice shall post and keep posted in a place accessible to the employer's employees a copy of the printed poster or notice furnished by the bureau. An employer who violates this section is subject to the penalties set forth in section 704.

[ 2001, c. 242, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2001, c. 242, §1 (NEW). 2003, c. 442, §1 (AMD).