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PublishedApril 23, 2025
Maine’s new paid family leave law faces several efforts to hamstring program
The Legislature's labor committee on Wednesday aired more than a dozen bills that would amend, delay or outright repeal the 2023 law.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
Maine Chamber of Commerce, BIW sue Mills administration over paid family leave rules
The lawsuit challenges a provision that requires employers to pay taxes for several months before they can opt out by providing an equivalent plan.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2024
Maine’s minimum wage will get a boost Jan. 1
It will increase from $14.15 to $14.65 as contributions to the state's new paid family and medical leave program also kick in.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2024
Republicans look to defund Maine’s new paid leave program
An emergency bill from Rep. Joshua Morris, R-Turner, to eliminate a new payroll tax faces an uphill battle in the Legislature, where Democrats hold majorities in both chambers.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2024
Maine finalizes rules for new paid family leave program
The state will begin collecting a 1% payroll tax in January, and benefits will be paid out starting in 2026.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2024
Maine business group criticizes latest paid family leave rules, saying 30 days’ notice is not enough
Businesses with just a few workers would not easily adjust if a worker takes paid leave with little notice, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce said.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2024
Opinion: Listen to workers, craft effective labor policies
Every generation must continue to assess the workplace challenges of the day and find solutions to meet the need.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2024
Revised rule for paid family leave program would make it more business-friendly
At least one of the changes is designed to allow employers to opt out of the program sooner if they offer a private leave benefit.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
Nearly 300 people weigh in on paid family leave rules for new Maine program
The state has not yet published any findings or comments because it is still reviewing feedback on the program that will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off starting in May 2026.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2024
Swedes take new step in parental leave: Grandparents can now get paid to care for grandkids
Under the law, parents can transfer some of their generous parental leave allowance to the child's grandparents.
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