ME LD1492

Removes teachers from the public employee exemption to overtime pay requirements under Maine law, making them eligible for paid overtime compensation

Prohibits the use of compensatory time agreements in lieu of overtime pay for teachers, which is currently allowed for executive and judicial branch employees

Grants teachers the same legal remedies as regular workers for overtime wage violations, including eligibility for liquidated damages and attorney's fees

Exempts teachers from the more restrictive remedy limitations that apply to other state executive and judicial branch employees in overtime disputes