Restrictions on Firing Employees in Maine

Employers in Maine are subject to these state rules that restrict firing employees under certain circumstances.

Maine laws make it unlawful for an employer to:

• require employees to take a polygraph test
• retaliate against employees who seek the aid of or give information to the Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
• fire employees who report a violation of law
• deny equal employment opportunity
• retaliate against employees for filing workers' compensation claims or wage complaints
• violate protection for veterans or reservists
• fire an employee for serving as a juror or using family medical leave
• fire an employee for having wages withheld for child support or other garnishment