July Is the New January – 2025 (Maine)
States and cities are as busy as ever passing new workplace regulations throughout the calendar year. Here is our mid-year report summarizing the notable labor and employment laws that take effect from roughly July through October. Maine Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Maine LD 238 (SP 104) Healthcare; Independent Contractor Provides that the Maine Emergency Medical Services Act cannot be construed to prohibit a licensed emergency medical services person from rendering medical services as a volunteer or contractor. 9/3/2025 Maine LD 1157 (HP 762) Unemployment Provides for unemployment benefits during certain training periods; amends the unemployment reporting and payment requirements for employee leasing companies. 9/30/2025 Maine LD 894 (SP 383) Leave of Absence Clarifies intermittent leave requirements under the state's paid family and medical leave law; establishes penalties for delinquent contributions and successor employers who fail to ...