The State of Maine is enacting more protective laws for its residents in the arena of employment law. It is worth reminding businesses of what’s to come in the near term and in the longer-term future of Maine employment laws. It is the second state in 2023 to set up a state-based paid family and medical leave program (see below).
Trustees have certain powers inherent under applicable laws and also as specified by contract. There are several powers of a trustee inherent under applicable Maine law if a trust document does not provide to the contrary. Being clear on the trustee’s powers in the trust itself is important for several reasons. The client creating the trust (the “Settlor”) should understand
Why Does Classification of Service Providers Matter? Appropriately classifying workers is extremely important for several reasons under applicable employment, labor and tax laws and is a matter of both federal and state law. Misclassification of workers is illegal. Some employers may intentionally misclassify workers as independent contractors instead of employees in order to avoid paying for and observing certain employee-related
Often when you attend a doctor’s appointment in Maine, one of the questions that will be asked of you at registration or check-in, is whether you have a “living will” or “advanced healthcare directive” and if so, if it is on file with the provider. Your answer may be a simple “yes” or “no”, but this blog is intended to
Anyone familiar with the State of Maine understands that Mainers take pride in the beauty of the outdoors, the support of local communities and businesses, prioritizing environmental sustainability and ethical operations. Maine is built off of a rich history of rocky coast, sea-faring pioneers; animal-loving residents; hiking; sailing; biking; camping; tourism; retail; hospitality and food and beverage. Maine residents and
I. Introduction Estate planning is a critical process that often gets pushed to the back burner in our busy lives. It’s a subject many of us know we should address but tend to delay until a later date or avoid until an event of immanence occurs around our health or the health of a loved one. However, most people are
The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (27 USCA Ch.8, subchapters I-II, Sections 201-219a, as applicable) (The “Act”) authorizes the US Department of the Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury (the “TTB”) to be the permitting authority for importers, producers, and wholesalers of wine; and to regulate the advertising and marketing of wine, including as relates
Introduction Now more than ever companies must be on top of staffing and employment issues. It’s always important to properly document onboarding employees and contractors, any issues that arise in the lifecycle of the employment relationship and any exit documentation, but in difficult economic times it is especially important to maintain recordation thereof and any human resources issues. Mitigating Labor
Why B Corporation Certification is on the Rise In California particularly, issues of environmental impact and public impact are at the forefront of corporate and political leadership. In part, this is due to the constant challenges that arise through a highly agricultural geography meeting very tumultuous environmental factors, including drought, fire and flood. This is of heightened importance with industries
As you may be aware, over four years after the federal government signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law, last week, on January 26, 2023, the FDA announced that it will not engage in any rulemaking processes related to CBD or other similar cannabis-derived compounds because it is unable to safely regulate such compounds under its existing regulatory processes. Additionally,
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