Maine: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Discrimination deadlines · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Paid sick leave · State income tax · Right-to-work laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · State EITC · Noncompete laws
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Discrimination deadlines
| EEOC deadline | 300 days |
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| State agency deadline | 300 days |
| State agency | Maine Human Rights Commission |
Paid leave programs
| State program | Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave |
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| Status | Paying benefits since May 1, 2026 |
Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $15.10 |
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| Next change | $15.70 on Jan. 1, 2027 |
Final paycheck rules Single detailed source
| If you are fired | Next regular payday |
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| If you quit | Next regular payday |
Paid sick leave Single detailed source
| State law? | Yes (leave for any reason) |
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| Yearly cap | 40 hours |
State income tax Single detailed source
| Structure | Graduated, 3 brackets |
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| Rates | 5.80% to 7.15% |
Right-to-work laws
| Right-to-work? | No |
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Tipped minimum wage Checked on official source
| Minimum cash wage | $7.55 |
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| Most tips can count | $7.55 (50%) |
Payday frequency Checked on official source
| Required frequency | At least every 16 days |
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Rest break laws Checked on official source
| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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State EITC Single detailed source
| State EITC? | Yes |
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| Amount | 25% with children; 50% without |
Noncompete laws
| Noncompetes | Restricted by pay level or job |
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