2026 Employment Law Changes: Overview for Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Stay compliant in 2026 with the latest employment law changes for Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Learn about new minimum wage rates, leave entitlements, wage transparency rules, and more. 2026 Maine Compliance Update The following changes to Maine employment... Compliance Reminder: Maine’s Minimum Wage Will Increase in 2026
The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) has announced that Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $15.10 per hour effective January 1, 2026. This is an increase from the current rate of $14.65 per hour and is based on a 3.1 percent rise in the cost-of-living index (CPI-W)... Maine Law Alert: Maine Implements Reporting Time Pay and Updates Earned Paid Leave
By the HR pros at Mineral Beginning on September 24, 2025, the following employment laws take effect. Reporting Time Pay Employers with 10 or more employees will need to pay nonexempt employees for reporting to work when the employer cancels or reduces the hours they... New Federal and Maine Employment Law Updates Employers Need to Know
As 2025 progresses, both federal and state lawmakers have passed legislation that impacts how employers handle wages, benefits, and employee protections. The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) at the federal level introduces sweeping changes to benefit...