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Home » US Law » 2022 Maine Revised Statutes » TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY » Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES » Subchapter 5-A: LEAVE OF ABSENCE AS LEGISLATOR

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 […]