§615. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 343, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 1. Applicant. “Applicant” means an applicant for employment. [PL 2015, c. 343, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 2. Employee. “Employee” means an individual who provides services or […]
§616. Prohibitions An employer may not: [PL 2015, c. 343, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 1. Passwords. Require or coerce an employee or applicant to disclose, or request that an employee or applicant disclose, the password or any other means for accessing a personal social media account; [PL 2015, c. 343, Pt. B, §1 […]
§617. Exceptions 1. Publicly available information. This subchapter does not apply to information about an applicant or employee that is publicly available. [PL 2015, c. 343, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).] 2. Duty to screen or supervise. This subchapter does not prohibit or restrict an employer from complying with a duty to screen employees or […]
§618. Workplace policies This subchapter does not limit an employer’s right to promulgate and maintain lawful workplace policies governing the use of the employer’s electronic equipment, including a requirement that an employee disclose to the employer the employee’s user name, password or other information necessary to access employer-issued electronic devices, including but not limited to […]
§619. Penalties for violation An employer who violates this subchapter is subject to a fine imposed by the Department of Labor of not less than $100 for the first violation, not less than $250 for the 2nd violation and not less than $500 for each subsequent violation. [PL 2015, c. 343, Pt. B, §1 […]
