Maine labor laws
The pay and leave rules Maine employers most often ask about: posting salary ranges, paid sick leave, overtime and state leave programs.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: sequoia.com, maine.gov.
RequiredPay ranges in job ads
YesStatewide paid sick leave
YesState paid leave or disability program
$15.10Minimum wage
Pay transparency
Status: in effect since July 29, 2026. Who's covered: 10+ employees.
pay range in every job posting; current position range on request; pay records kept 3 yrs
Employers may not ask applicants about their pay history.
Paid sick leave
Maine requires paid sick leave: 1 hour per 40 hours worked (any-reason earned paid leave), capped at 40 hours. Coverage: employers with more than 10 employees.
Overtime
Non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
State paid leave and disability insurance
- Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave: employees contribute 0.5% of wages, employers 0.5%. Total 1.0% for employers with 15+ employees (employer may deduct up to half). Employers with <15 employees: 0.5% total, which may be fully deducted from employees. Contributions began Jan 1, 2025; rate set for 2025-2027.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Maine require salary ranges in job postings?
- Yes. pay range in every job posting; current position range on request; pay records kept 3 yrs Coverage: 10+ employees.
- Is paid sick leave required in Maine?
- Yes. 1 hour per 40 hours worked (any-reason earned paid leave), up to 40 hours.
- When is overtime due in Maine?
- For non-exempt employees, at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek.