by Meagan | Jun 19, 2026 | Employment Law
The following changes to Maine employment law take effect July 28, 2026, and apply to employers of all sizes, unless otherwise noted. (Other sources are currently reporting that these laws take effect July 29, but when we count on our fingers, it’s July 28, so we...
by Meagan | May 7, 2026 | Employment Law
No, but you can request it as a professional courtesy. At-will employment means either party can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. Requiring notice would conflict with that arrangement and could jeopardize...
by Meagan | Apr 30, 2026 | Employment Law, Human Resources
You should check in as often as it makes sense under the circumstances. There’s no legally required timetable under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In general, you should reach out when there’s been some change with the employee or in the workplace that...
by Meagan | Apr 23, 2026 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Some benefits need to be paid or transferred to beneficiaries, while others must be terminated. Both have rules you’ll need to follow. Beneficiary-driven benefits include life insurance, retirement plans, and health savings accounts. Your obligations include starting...
by Meagan | Apr 8, 2026 | Employment Law
Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees who are entitled to...
by Meagan | Mar 26, 2026 | Affordable Care Act, Employment Law, health insurance
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to report each year on whether they did or did not offer health coverage to each of their full-time employees. An ALE is an employer averaging 50 or more full-time employees, including full-time...
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