Maine PFMLA Update: Q&A with Leora Kirk
Below is our interview with Leora Kirk, HR Consultant, on Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) and what employers need to know to get prepared. This Q&A covers essential information about employer contributions, eligibility requirements,... 2025 Compliance Alerts for Employers
Maine State Minimum Wage Increase Starting 2025 Effective January 1, 2025, the state minimum wage in Maine will increase from $14.15 to $14.65 per hour. In addition, the new tipped wage, or service employee minimum wage, will increase to $7.33 per hour. This means... Compliance Update: Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Ban Blocked
Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule which would have banned almost all non-compete clauses nationwide. The final rule had originally been scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024. On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in...
What Every Business Needs to Know About Maine’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
MAINE DOL UPDATE August 28, 2024 Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act, signed into law by Governor Mills in July 2023, marks a substantial shift in employment policy that will affect virtually all Maine employers. The law introduces a paid leave...