1. Definition. For purposes of this section, “restrictive employment agreement” means an agreement that:
A. Is between 2 or more employers, including through a franchise agreement or a contractor and subcontractor agreement; and [PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]
B. Prohibits or restricts one employer from soliciting or hiring another employer’s employees or former employees. [PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]

[PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 Sec. 599-B

  • Employer: means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, legal representative, trustee, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy and any common carrier by rail, motor, water, air or express company doing business in or operating within the State; and
[PL 2011, c. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 26 Sec. 591
2. Restrictive employment agreements prohibited. An employer may not:
A. Enter into a restrictive employment agreement; or [PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]
B. Enforce or threaten to enforce a restrictive employment agreement. [PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]

[PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]

3. Penalty; enforcement. An employer that violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $5,000 may be adjudged. The Department of Labor is responsible for enforcement of this section.

[PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2019, c. 513, §1 (NEW).