When your company hires employees in Maine, you are required to comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. There are a variety of human resources and labor policies in the workplace that differ by state. Through your employee handbook, employers can easily document and distribute the correct policies to their employees to comply with the laws of each state.
Creating your Maine Employee Handbook is a useful way to explain important policies and procedures, mitigate legal risk, and introduce employees to the expectations and operating practices of the organization.
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Maine Employee Handbook Policies
There are 3 state and local employee handbook policies in Maine.
Privacy
Maine Lawful Products Usage Privacy Policy
Employer will not discriminate against you for lawful conduct outside of work so long as you are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the course and scope of your duties, or as required or permitted by law.
Maine Social Media Privacy Policy
Generally, Employer is prohibited from accessing your personal social media accounts and will not discipline or terminate an employee for refusing to disclose their social media login information or for denying to provide access to their social media accounts.
Paid Time Off
Maine Earned Paid Leave Policy
You are entitled to earn one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked, up to a maximum 40 hours per year. Paid leave may be used after 120 days of employment for any reason.
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Federal Employee Handbook Policies
Regardless of which states you have employees in, there are required federal policies that must be included in your employee handbook. In addition to any state-specific policies, your employee handbook for Maine should contain the following federal policies.
- Anti-Harassment Policy
- Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
- Anti-Retaliation Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Handbook Policy Best Practices
In addition to the required federal policies, the following policies are best practices to include in your employee handbook.
- Weapons Policy
- Disciplinary Action Policy
- Prohibited Conduct Policy
- Violations Reporting Policy
- Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
- At-Will Employment
