OSHA Law Alert: Work-Related Injury and Illnesses

Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees in the entire company at any point in 2024 are required to post the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injury and...

State Law Alert: Maine Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Maine will increase to $14.65 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $7.33 per hour. The minimum salary threshold for exempt employees will increase to $1,128 per week, or $58,656 per year (the...

An employee has requested a four-week medical leave to have major surgery. Do we have to hold his job for him?

Answered by the HR Experts Your employee is likely eligible for one or more kinds of job-protected leave. For instance, he may be entitled to time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, a similar state family and medical leave law, or both. He may also be...

Maine PFML Contributions Begin January 1, 2025: Compliance Reminder

Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will launch next year. PFML is funded by employer and employee payroll contributions and is administered by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). It applies to all employers and employees. The MDOL will handle...

Federal Law Alert: Upcoming Voting Leave Compliance Obligations

Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices. Voting Leave Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and sometimes those hours need to be paid....