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Advocates react to legal complaint filed against paid family and medical leave program
AUGUSTA, Maine — Some Maine businesses are pushing back against the state's paid family and medical leave law, filing a legal complaint over the mandatory contributions that began on Jan. 1. Bath Iron Works (BIW) and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce are leading the challenge.
Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave act faces legal challenge from Chamber of Commerce, BIW
Maine's State Chamber of Commerce and shipbuilder Bath Iron Works have filed a suit challenging a provision in the state's new paid family and medical leave program.
Maine Chamber of Commerce, BIW sue Mills administration over paid family leave rules
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Bath Iron Works have filed a lawsuit against the Mills administration challenging how the state is implementing a new paid family and medical leave program. The lawsuit focuses on the fact that a 1% payroll tax — which is split evenly between employer and employee — took effect this month while companies will not get the opportunity to opt out
Maine Chamber of Commerce, Bath Iron Works sue state’s Department of Labor over PFML rules
The lawsuit was filed Monday in Kennebec County Superior Court and claims the PFML rules harm Maine employers that will offer a private family and medical leave plan, such as Bath Iron Works and other Chamber of Commerce members.
Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Bath Iron Works sue state over paid family leave program
Less than two weeks after it went into effect, the state is facing a lawsuit over its new paid family leave program.
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Chamber of Commerce, BIW sue Maine Department of Labor over PFML rules
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Bath Iron Works have filed a civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Labor and ...
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Maine Chamber of Commerce sues Mills administration over paid family leave law
Jan. 14—The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Bath Iron Works have filed a lawsuit against the Mills administration challenging how the state is implementing its new paid family and medical ...
York could vote on rules for short-term rentals like Airbnb in 2025: Here's the latest
York residents could vote in 2025 on whether the coastal Maine town should regulate short-term rentals through sites like ...
St. Mary's sues government for withholding Medicare reimbursements
St. Mary's is suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for requiring the hospital to pay back the government ...
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Dover chamber seeking annual award nominations
These awards provide an opportunity for GDCC member businesses to celebrate excellence in their companies and to recognize ...
Park Ridge Chamber closes 2024 on a ‘high’ note with tea, networking party at local eatery
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce reached out to its constituents as the New Year rang in, commemorating 2024 as a “year of ...
Maine minimum wage increases by 50 cents
Maine's minimum wage has increased by 50 cents, going from $14.15 an hour to $14.65. That comes out to be about a $1,000 ...
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Maine’s energy office should become cabinet-level department, says governor
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said Jan. 8 that she wants to elevate the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) to a cabinet-level department ...
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Maine governor proposes cabinet-level department focused on energy needs and goals
The department would lead on energy policy, security, procurement, and other matters that grow more critical as the state pursues its emissions goals.