Maine § 5 §4575 Mandatory retirement age prohibited

Maine Statutes

§ 5 §4575 — Mandatory retirement age prohibited

Maine § 5 §4575

Title 5ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

Part 12HUMAN RIGHTS

Ch. 337HUMAN RIGHTS ACT

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 5, § 5 §4575 (2026).

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1.Legislative findings and intent. The Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens are pushed out of the work force solely because of their age. The Legislature further finds that many older Maine residents who have been pushed out of the work force are fully capable of carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by employment. Finally, the Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens, because of their years of experience, can make valuable contributions to the work force.

2.Criteria and standards. A state department or public school may establish reasonable criteria and standards of job performance to be used for the purpose of determining when employment of its employees should be terminated. Where there is a certified bargaining agent, the establishment of these cri

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Legislative findings and intent.
The Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens are pushed out of the work force solely because of their age. The Legislature further finds that many older Maine residents who have been pushed out of the work force are fully capable of carrying out the duties and responsibilities required by employment. Finally, the Legislature finds that many older Maine citizens, because of their years of experience, can make valuable contributions to the work force.
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Criteria and standards.
A state department or public school may establish reasonable criteria and standards of job performance to be used for the purpose of determining when employment of its employees should be terminated. Where there is a certified bargaining agent, the establishment of these criteria and standards may be a subject of collective bargaining. These criteria and standards must be consistent for all employees in the same or similar job classifications, must be applied fairly to all employees regardless of age and must be consistent with the provisions of this Act relating to the employment of persons who are physically and mentally disabled.
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Federal requirements.
This section shall not be construed to effect or limit any power or duty relating to pension or retirement plans which the United States Government reserves to itself.