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ME LD575

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Tipping

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that employees must schedule paid family and medical leave to prevent undue hardship on the employer as reasonably determined by the employer
  • Retains the requirement that employees provide reasonable notice to their supervisor of intent to use leave, except in cases of emergency, illness, or other sudden necessity
  • Maintains the provision that employees' notice obligation is waived if the employer fails to provide required notice under section 850-I
  • Amends 26 MRSA §850-B, sub-§7, originally enacted by PL 2023, c. 412

Legislative Description

An Act to Ensure Equitable Access to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program by Removing the Requirement That Leave Must Be Scheduled to Prevent Undue Hardship on the Employer

Employment Practices

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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