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Family and medical leave handbook statement [50+ employees]: Maine

This resource explains when Maine employers with 50 or more employees should include a family and medical leave handbook statement to inform employees, including supervisors, about leave rights under the Maine Family and Medical Leave Act (MFMLA) and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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by Amy E. Mendenhall and Susie Wine, Littler

When to include

Maine employers (e.g., persons, partnerships, corporations) with 15 or more employees at one location in Maine and 50 or more employees overall should consider including this statement in their handbook. Employers with 15 or more employees at one location in Maine are covered by the Maine Family and Medical Leave Act (MFMLA). Employers with 50 or more employees overall are also subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (Fed-FMLA). This policy statement acknowledges that employees may be eligible for both MFMLA and Fed-FMLA leave.

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  • Customizable handbook statement
  • Guidance for employers
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