paid family leave

• Published

  May 30, 2023
  

  Over 100 small businesses urge Maine lawmakers to pass paid family leave bill

  A letter to legislators and Gov. Janet Mills says there is strong support for the bill in the business community, despite concerns some have that the legislation would unduly burden small companies.

• Published

  May 25, 2023
  

  Gov. Mills proposes changes to paid family leave plan

  As proponents rally to build support for the bill, the governor recommends tightening eligibility and reducing payouts for the proposal, which is under attack from some business groups that say it would be too burdensome on employers.

• Published

  May 25, 2023
  

  Commentary: Proposed paid family and medical leave bill unworkable for Maine

  Businesses around the state are concerned that the proposal could be too costly and have negative effects on staffing.

• Published

  May 22, 2023
  

  Lawmakers seek compromise on Maine paid family leave bill

  The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, will have a public hearing on Thursday.

• Published

  May 16, 2023

  Backers of paid family leave in Maine have high hopes for new bill’s prospects

  Details of the legislation were released Tuesday and a public hearing is slated for May 25.

• Published

  May 13, 2023
  

  Commentary: Foster parents need paid family and medical leave, too

  Any parent welcoming a new child into their home should be able to solely focus on that child and have time to fully adjust to such a huge transition.