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Sep 13

129th Maine Legislature Update

By amanda Energy, Hospitality, Labor and Employment, Land Use & Municipal Law, Municipal

The First Regular Session of the 129^th Maine Legislature has adjourned, leaving a number of new laws for us all to understand and comply with. Listed below by topic area are what we believe are some of the most important new laws for our clients and readers to know about. We have provided summaries to highlight the major effects of these new laws, but as always, there are details. Please let us know if you are interested in how these new laws might affect you or your business, institution, or governmental body.

The new laws listed below become effective on September 19, 2019 except as otherwise specified.

Sep 11

Maine Places Limits on Noncompete Agreements and Prohibits No-Hire/No-Poach Agreements Between Employers

By amanda Labor and Employment

Governor Mills signed into law “An Act to Promote Keeping Workers in Maine” (26 M.R.S. §§599-A and 599-B), set to become effective September 19, 2019, placing significant limitations on the use of employee noncompete agreements and prohibiting agreements among employers not to solicit or hire each other’s employees. In passing this legislation, Maine joins its New England neighbors, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, in restricting the use and enforceability of noncompete agreements and joins the national trend in striking down so-called “no poaching” agreements. Read More

May 01

Maine Employers: Stop Asking About Salary History

By amanda Labor and Employment

Joining a number of other states, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont here in New England, Maine has enacted legislation prohibiting employers from seeking salary history information from prospective employees. Signed...

Mar 27

USDOL Issues Proposed Rule Setting New Salary Threshold for the “White Collar” Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Exemptions

By amanda Labor and Employment

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) released proposed regulations on March 7, 2019 adjusting the salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional employee (EAP) exemptions from the FLSA’s...

Nov 05

USDOL Overtime Rule Update

By amanda Labor and Employment

Remember the scramble two years ago to prepare for the new federal overtime rule that would have increased the salary threshold level for “white-collar” exemptions from $23,660 to $47,476, only...

May 23

The Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreements That Waive Employees’ Right to Join a Class Action

By amanda Labor and Employment

On May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion (5-4) that upheld class-action waivers in arbitration agreements. The ruling gives businesses the ability to prevent employees from joining...

Apr 16

Internships: To pay or not to pay?

By amanda Business, Labor and Employment

As summer approaches, employers across the state will begin to receive resumes from students seeking practical work experience through internships. While internships can provide a great experience for both employers...

Apr 06

What Does the Rejection of the “Narrow Construction” Rule for FLSA Exemptions Mean for Employers?

By amanda Business, Labor and Employment

On April 2, 2018, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated ruling in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, holding that service advisors at an automobile dealership are exempt from the...

Sep 07

Federal Court Rules USDOL Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions Is Invalid

By amanda Labor and Employment

Last year, we reported on the Final Rule published by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) updating its White Collar exemption regulations. The Final Rule raised the minimum salary...

Aug 31

USCIS Releases New Form I-9

By amanda Labor and Employment

On July 17, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization...

Aug 01

Client Bulletin the New FLSA Regulations: What They Mean and How to Comply, June 2016

By abbie Labor and Employment

The U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) recently published a Final Rule updating its White Collar overtime exemption regulations. The Final Rule will become effective on December 1, 2016. The...

Jul 23

Should You Be Paying Your Interns? The Employee vs. Intern Distinction.

By lori Labor and Employment

Students seeking practical job experience pursue unpaid internships in hopes of gaining valuable “real world” experience. The question that employers must answer, however, is whether such individuals can actually be...

Jun 12

Who Owns Your Company’s Social Media Accounts?

By Tony Palleschi Labor and Employment

As social media develops and matures, companies are realizing that platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram can be used to reach customers and clients in ways that traditional...

Nov 12

The Employee Handbook: Don’t Overlook This Important Tool

By lori Labor and Employment

An employee handbook is an important tool for all employers, large or small. An employee handbook serves to communicate important information such as the history and mission of the company...

Sep 27

Managing Employer Risks in a BYOD Environment: Creating a Sound BYOD Policy

By lori Labor and Employment

In today's workplace, employees commonly use their own electronic devices for work-related tasks, such as responding to work-related emails, accessing company servers and data, reviewing and editing company documents, and...

Labor and Employment

129th Maine Legislature Update

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Maine Places Limits on Noncompete Agreements and Prohibits No-Hire/No-Poach Agreements Between Employers

Maine Employers: Stop Asking About Salary History

USDOL Issues Proposed Rule Setting New Salary Threshold for the “White Collar” Executive, Administrative, and Professional Employee Exemptions

USDOL Overtime Rule Update

The Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreements That Waive Employees’ Right to Join a Class Action

Internships: To pay or not to pay?

What Does the Rejection of the “Narrow Construction” Rule for FLSA Exemptions Mean for Employers?

Federal Court Rules USDOL Final Rule on White Collar Exemptions Is Invalid

USCIS Releases New Form I-9

Client Bulletin the New FLSA Regulations: What They Mean and How to Comply, June 2016

Should You Be Paying Your Interns? The Employee vs. Intern Distinction.

Who Owns Your Company’s Social Media Accounts?

The Employee Handbook: Don’t Overlook This Important Tool

Managing Employer Risks in a BYOD Environment: Creating a Sound BYOD Policy

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