by Meagan | Mar 3, 2025 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Generally, yes, you can let an employee go that same day unless there is a contract or agreement to the contrary. While you aren’t required to retain an employee or provide compensation during a resignation notice period if the employee doesn’t work, there are some...
by kayla | Feb 12, 2025 | Employment Law, Human Resources, Payroll
Starting January 1, 2025, all Maine employers with at least one employee must begin payroll withholdings for the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. The first quarterly wage report and premium payment will be due by April 30, 2025, covering wages...
by Meagan | Jan 27, 2025 | Employment Law
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...
by kayla | Dec 2, 2024 | Employment Law, Payroll
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...
by kayla | Nov 19, 2024 | Employment Law, Human Resources
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...
by kayla | Nov 17, 2024 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources, Taxes
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...
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