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04/26/2024
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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Beyond the federally protected classes (which include race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and veteran status), Maine regulates discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and tobacco use.
Sexual orientation
“Sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality or gender identity or expression.
The protections afforded are the same as those for other protected classes, such as hiring, firing, and other employment decisions.
Maine law also includes a provision regarding sex discrimination wage claims by clarifying that employers may not prohibit employees from disclosing the employee’s own wages or from inquiring about another employee’s wages if the purpose of the disclosure or inquiry is to enforce the “equal pay for equal work” provisions of law. However, this rule does not create any obligation to disclose wages.
Tobacco use
Employers may not require that employees or applicants refrain from tobacco use outside the course of employment, provided the individuals comply with workplace policies regarding tobacco.
State
Contact
Regulations
Statutes: Title 5, Part 12, Chapter 337 Human Rights Act
www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/5/title5ch337sec0.html
Federal
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Regulations
See applicable discrimination topic.
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