LD55

An Act to Amend the Law Governing the Accrual of Earned Paid Leave

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This bill modifies the accrual of earned paid leave in Maine, allowing employees to carry over unused leave from the previous year.

This bill amends the law governing earned paid leave in Maine. It provides that an employee is entitled to earn one hour of paid leave from a single employer for every hours worked, up to the accrual limit specified in the employer's policy governing paid leave for one year of employment. Accrued and unused hours of earned paid leave from the previous year of employment must be available for use by an employee in the current year of employment.

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

May 21, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.