Employment Law Maine - Page 2
What is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination in Maine?
When you are fired from a job for illegal reasons, time is your biggest enemy. Every civil lawsuit in the United States is governed by a strict legal deadline known as a statute of...
Can Maine Restaurant and Hotel Employers Be Sued for Customer Sexual Harassment?
Maine's bustling tourism industry relies heavily on hospitality workers in coastal towns like Bar Harbor, Ogunquit, and Portland. While the motto 'the customer is always right' is...
How Much Does a Maine Sexual Harassment Lawyer Cost? Contingency Fees Explained
When you are facing a hostile work environment or have been wrongfully terminated due to sexual harassment, the last thing you should worry about is affording legal representation....
Navigating a Notice of Controversy (NOC) from the Maine Workers' Compensation Board
You were injured on the job, reported it to your supervisor, and expected your medical bills to be covered. Instead, you receive a daunting legal document in the mail called a Noti...
How the 6-Month Delay Rule Applies to Existing Employees Signing Maine Non-Competes
One of the greatest fears for any worker is signing a restrictive non-compete agreement, only to be laid off or fired a few months later. Historically, employees could find themsel...
The 3-Day Advance Notice Requirement for Maine Non-Compete Agreements
One of the most predatory tactics in the corporate world is the ambush non-compete. For years, employers would offer a candidate a job, allow them to quit their previous position,...
Enforceability of Non-Competes for Low-Wage Workers in Maine: The 400% FPL Rule
For decades, non-compete agreements were primarily used for high-level executives who possessed highly sensitive trade secrets. However, in recent years, companies began forcing th...