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New Year, New Minimum Wage Rates in 21 States and Many Localities

Date:

January 6, 2020

With the federal minimum wage remaining unchanged for more than 10 years now, states and localities are filling in the gap with new minimum wage laws or increases to existing minimum wages.
Maine Significantly Expands Employment Laws

Date:

September 23, 2019

Many notable employment law developments recently took effect in Maine, including new wage theft and noncompete agreement laws, new pregnancy accommodation requirements and more.
Four More States Enact Laws Limiting Noncompete Agreements

Date:

August 7, 2019

Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have enacted new laws regulating the use and enforcement of noncompete agreements.
Maine Becomes 8th State With Salary History Inquiry Ban

Date:

April 16, 2019

A new Maine law restricts private employers from asking job applicants about their salary history until after a job offer, including compensation, has been negotiated and made to the applicant.

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