§ 26 §689 — Violation and remedies

Maine § 26 §689

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
• Ch. 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

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This section governs the enforcement of this subchapter.
1.
Remedies.
Any employer who violates this subchapter is liable to any employee subjected to discipline or discharge based on that violation for:
2.
Breach of confidentiality.
In addition to the liability imposed under subsection 1, any person who violates section 684, subsection 4, paragraph C, or section 685, subsection 3:
3.
Harassment.
In addition to the liability imposed under subsection 1, any employer who requires or repeatedly attempts to require an employee or applicant to submit to a substance use test under conditions that would not justify the test under this subchapter or who without substantial justification repeatedly requires an employee to submit to a substance use test under section 684, subsection 3:
4.
Enforcement.
The Department of Labor or the affected employee or employees may enforce this subchapter. The department may:

Legislative History

PL 1989, c. 536, §§1,2 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 604, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §112 (AMD).