Me. Stat. tit. 26 § 591-A

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 591-A - Employee misclassification

An employer that intentionally or knowingly misclassifies an employee as an independent contractor commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000 per violation may be adjudged. [2011, c. 643, §5(NEW); 2011, c. 643, §14(AFF).]

A determination of misclassification of a worker as an independent contractor may result in the assessment of penalties under section 1051, 1082 or 1225 or Title 39-A, section 105-A or 324. [2011, c. 643, §5(NEW); 2011, c. 643, §14(AFF).]

26 M.R.S. § 591-A

Amended by 2012, c. 643,§ 5, eff. 12/31/2012.