No Work But Still Pay? Maine’s New ‘Show-Up Pay’ Law Will Require You to Update Your Wage and Hour Practices
A new Maine law set to take effect before the end of the month will require most employers with 10 or more employees to provide a minimum payment to employees called in for shifts that are cancelled or reduced. Starting September 24, Maine LD 598, “An Act to Require Minimum Pay for Reporting to Work,” will require employers throughout the state to change their wage and hour practices to ensure compliance. But unanswered questions remain. What do you need to know about this law and what are some steps you can take to avoid violations? Key Details Employers Impacted: This bill impacts employers with 10 or more employees in the usual and regular course of business for more than 120 days in a calendar year . Seasonal employers , as determined by the Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission, and public employers are excluded from this law. Employers must pay the lesser of two options: If an employee reports to work for a scheduled shift, and the employe...