An Act To Establish Greater Alignment Of Penalties For Certain Labor Law Violations

Summary

The bill makes it a Class E criminal offense for anyone to knowingly break certain Maine labor statutes, imposing a fine of up to $10,000 and, for repeat offenders, possible jail time. The Director of Labor Standards can investigate and refer cases to the Attorney General, who must decide within 30 days whether to prosecute. Annual reports must detail referrals, fines, and any prosecutorial refusals.

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