Understanding Leave Related Issues: Earned Paid Leave and Vacation Time for Maine Employers

Understanding Leave Related Issues: Earned Paid Leave and Vacation Time for Maine Employers

Byadmin

Leave policies can be complex and confusing for employers, especially when it comes to understanding the interaction between older laws like the Earned Paid Leave (EPL) law and new regulations regarding vacation time. In this article, we will provide an overview of the State of Maine’s Earned Paid Leave Law and discuss current laws concerning…

New Guidance from the DOL on Cessation of Employment and Vacation Pay in Maine

Byadmin

The Maine DOL has issued an interpretive guidance on the new legislation addressing vacation entitlement upon cessation of employment.  These are the relevant points: As stated in the law, it only applies to private employers with at least 11 employees. The guidance clarifies that those employees are employees “who work” in Maine.  It gives the…