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... Maine: Agricultural Minimum Wage Increase and Wage Statements
From the HR pros at Mineral Starting January 1, 2026, agricultural employees will need to be paid at least the state minimum wage, which is currently $14.65 per hour (and adjusted annually based on the consumer price index). This more than doubles the minimum for...