LD1963

Maine LD1963 strengthens protections for public utility whistleblowers and allows compensation for valuable information.

Maine LD1963, known as the Maine Public Utility Whistleblower Protection Act, enhances protections for employees and contractors of public utilities and competitive electricity providers who report potentially imprudent or illegal activities. The bill prohibits employers from discharging, threatening, or discriminating against whistleblowers for providing information to legislative committees, the Public Utilities Commission, or the Public Advocate. It also mandates that employers provide training on whistleblower rights and responsibilities.