Maine compliance topics.
Final Pay & Termination
Earned vacation must be paid out at separation for employers with more than 10 employees; CBA may supersede. Small-employer (≤10) and public-employer exception applies.
Paid Leave
See workbook for full paid leave rules.
Pay Transparency
LD 1799 effective 10/1/2024. Must disclose pay range to applicants upon reasonable request.
Background Checks
5 MRSA § 784. Cannot ask about criminal history before first interview. Civil rights statute.
Non-Compete
See workbook for full non-compete rules.
Meal & Rest Breaks
See workbook for full meal & rest breaks rules.
Predictive Scheduling
No predictive scheduling law.
New Hire Reporting
Maine uses 7-day deadline — one of the shortest. Report within 1 week of hire.
Payroll Tax & Garnishment
Maine uses 40x state minimum wage — more protective than federal. Higher minimum wage increases protection.
What to get.
HR Generalist Bundle
Pay Transparency, Background Checks, Non-Compete, New Hire Reporting — four workbooks built around HR generalist workflows.
HR friction score 4 > Payroll score 3.