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26 §812. Right to benefits retained

§812. Right to benefits retained 1.  Benefits accrual.  Absence for military training as described in section 811 does not affect the employee’s right to receive normal vacation, sick leave, bonus, advancement and other advantages of employment normally to be anticipated in the employee’s particular position.   [PL 2001, c. 662, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Extension of […]

26 §813. Remedies

§813. Remedies 1.  Action authorized.  If any employer fails to comply with any of the provisions of sections 811 and 812, the Attorney General or employee may bring a civil action for damages for such noncompliance or apply to the courts for such equitable relief as may be just and proper under the circumstances.   […]

26 §834-A. Arbitration before the Maine Human Rights Commission

§834-A. Arbitration before the Maine Human Rights Commission An employee who alleges a violation of that employee’s rights under section 833, and who has complied with the requirements of section 833, subsection 2, may bring a complaint before the Maine Human Rights Commission for action under Title 5, section 4612.   [PL 1987, c. 782, […]

26 §814. Family military leave

§814. Family military leave 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. “Deployed for military service” or “deployment” means active military duty with the state military forces, as defined in Title 37‑B, section 102, or the United States Armed Forces, including the […]

26 §821. Person employed in position other than temporary

§821. Person employed in position other than temporary Any person, except a person covered under Title 20‑A, section 13602, employed in a position other than a temporary position shall be granted a leave of absence to fulfill the duties of a Legislator, provided that the employee gives written notice to his employer of his intent […]

26 §822. Exception for employer with 5 or fewer employees

§822. Exception for employer with 5 or fewer employees This subchapter is not applicable if the employer employs 5 or fewer persons immediately prior to the first day of the leave of absence.   [PL 1983, c. 128, §1 (NEW).] Revisor’s Note: §822. Definitions (As enacted by PL 1983, c. 452 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE […]

26 §823. Waiver of right

§823. Waiver of right An employee who fails to provide the notice to his employer required by section 821 waives any rights to a leave of absence provided by this subchapter.   [PL 1983, c. 128, §1 (NEW).] Revisor’s Note: §823. Discharge of, threats to or discrimination against employee for reporting violations of law or […]

26 §824. Appeal by employer

§824. Appeal by employer 1.  Request.  An employer who feels that granting the leave of absence required by this subchapter will cause unreasonable hardship for the employer’s business may appeal for relief by filing a written notice of appeal with the chair of the State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation. If the notice of appeal […]