Maine Statewide Rule
Maine Earned Paid Leave Statewide Law for Employees
Key Facts
- Statute
- Statute: 26 MRS section 637
- 1 Hour Per
- 1 hour per 40 worked
- Cap 40 Hours
- Cap of 40 hours yearly
- Employers With 10+
- Employers with 10+ employees
- Local Rules Not
- Local rules not preempted
Summary
Maine's Earned Paid Leave law at 26 MRS section 637 grants employees one hour of paid leave per 40 hours worked, capped at 40 hours per year for covered employers.
2. Earned paid leave. An employer that employs more than 10 employees in the usual and regular course of business for more than 120 days in any calendar year shall permit each employee to earn paid leave based on the employee's base pay as provided in this section.
Full Breakdown
Maine's Earned Paid Leave law, codified at 26 MRS section 637, requires employers with more than 10 employees to provide one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, accruing up to 40 hours per benefit year. The law applies to leave taken for any reason after a 120-day waiting period, with notice required for foreseeable use. Local paid leave ordinances are not preempted, and Maine has also enacted a separate Paid Family and Medical Leave program. The Department of Labor enforces compliance.
Violations & Penalties
Employer violations may result in civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation under 26 MRS section 670, plus liability for unpaid wages and damages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is covered by Maine's Earned Paid Leave law?
Can employees use leave for any reason?
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