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Maine Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Can I Expect To Happen After The Hearing?
  A: You will receive a written decision, by mail, from the Hearing Officer approximately 10 days after the hearing. This decision will either affirm, modify, or set aside … More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Disagree With The Decision Of The Hearing Officer?
  A: If you do not agree with the decision of the Hearing Officer in your case, you can appeal that decision to the Unemployment Insurance Commission. The Commission may … More
• Q: How Do I Know If I Am Liable For Unemployment Taxes?
  A: To become liable for the payment of Maine Unemployment Tax, you must meet certain criteria. You must pay Maine unemployment tax if you have acquired a business, are … More
• Q: How Do I Register For An Employer Tax Account?
  A: Complete the Employer Registration Form and submit it to the Bureau of Unemployment Tax Division. The Bureau will assign your business an employer account number and … More
• Q: If I Am Determined To Be Liable, How And When Do I Pay My Taxes?
  A: When you pay wages to employees, you submit a report each quarter that itemizes the wages paid to each employee. At this time, you will also submit payment of the … More
• Q: What is the minimum wage in Maine?
  A: The minimum wage in Maine is currently $7.25 an hour. It will increase to $7.50 an hour on October 1, 2009. Tipped employees can be paid one­half the minimum … More
• Q: Does My Employer Have To Provide Me With Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave?
  A: Employers are not required by law to provide paid holidays, sick leave, or vacation time. More
• Q: Does My Employer Have To Provide Break Periods?
  A: In the absence of a collective bargaining agreement or other written employer­employee agreement providing otherwise, an employee may be employed for no more than … More
• Q: What Is The Law Regarding Paydays?
  A: Employers must pay wages to employees on an established day or date at regular intervals of no more than 16 days. Employees who leave a job must be paid in full … More
• Q: What Posters Must Be Displayed?
  A: The Maine Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division requires three posters ­­ Minimum Wage Summary, Labor Law Notice, and Whistleblower Protection. Employers … More
• Q: Who Do I Contact With Questions About Workplace Discrimination?
  A: For information on workplace discrimination, call the Maine Human Rights Commission at (207) 624­6050 (TTY: (207) 624­6064) or visit their website by clicking … More

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