§831. Short title (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 821) This subchapter may be cited as the “Whistleblowers’ Protection Act.” [PL 1983, c. 583, §15 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 452 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 583, §15 (RAL).
§832. Definitions (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 822) As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 583, §15 (RAL).] 1. Employee. “Employee” means a person who performs a service for wages or other remuneration under a contract of hire, written or oral, […]
§833. Discrimination against certain employees prohibited (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 823) 1. Discrimination prohibited. No employer may discharge, threaten or otherwise discriminate against an employee regarding the employee’s compensation, terms, conditions, location or privileges of employment because: A. The employee, acting in good faith, or a person acting on behalf of the employee, […]
§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, […]
§834. Civil actions for injunctive relief or other remedies (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 824) (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 452 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 583, §15 (RAL). PL 1983, c. 816, §A18 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 782, §5 (RP).
§835. Remedies ordered by court (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 825) (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 452 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 583, §15 (RAL). PL 1987, c. 782, §7 (RP).
§836. Penalties for violations (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 826) A person who violates section 839 is liable for a civil fine of $10 for each day of willful violation which shall not be suspended. Any civil fine imposed under this section shall be submitted to the Treasurer of State for deposit to the General […]
§837. Collective bargaining rights (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 827) (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 452 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 583, §15 (RAL). PL 2021, c. 589, §1 (RP).
§838. Compensation for employee participation in investigation, hearing or inquiry (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 828) This subchapter shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing or inquiry held by a public body in accordance with section 833. [PL 1983, c. 816, Pt. A, […]
§839. Notices of employee protections and obligations (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 829) 1. Notice provided; posting. The Department of Labor shall provide each employer in the State with a notice as provided in this section. Each employer shall prominently post the notice in the employer’s place of business so that the employees are informed […]
§840. Common-law rights (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 26, SECTION 830) Nothing in this section may be construed to derogate any common-law rights of an employee. [PL 1987, c. 782, §9 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 452 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 583, §15 (RAL). PL 1987, c. 782, §9 (RPR).
