Maine has enacted legislation (Legislative Document 61) that expands the state’s family and medical leave law. The law takes effect October 18, 2021.
Background:
Maine requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide up to 10 weeks of unpaid leave in any two-year period for the following reasons:
· The employee’s serious health condition;
· The birth of the employee's or domestic partner’s child;
· The placement for adoption of a child 16 years of age or younger with the employee or the employee's domestic partner;
· A child, domestic partner's child, parent, domestic partner, sibling or spouse with a serious health condition;
· The employee’s organ donation; or
· The death or serious health condition of the employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent, sibling or child while on active duty in the military.
Legislative Document 61:
Beginning October 18, 2021, employees will also be entitled to take such for their grandchild or their domestic partner's grandchild with a serious health condition.
Compliance Recommendations:
Covered employers should review their policies and procedures and ensure compliance with Legislative Document 61. Please contact your dedicated service professional with any questions.