On October 11, 2022, The Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a new proposed rule outlining the criteria employers should use to determine whether to classify a worker as an “employee” or an “independent contractor.” The change is meant to be more employee friendly,
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New Workplace Posting Requirement from the EEOC
On October 19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), which is the federal agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal workplace discrimination laws, released a new version of a required workplace poster.
Drummond Woodsum Presents at the 2022 Maine School Management Association Annual Conference
Drummond Woodsum’s School Law attorneys will be presenting several clinics at this year’s Maine School Management Association Annual Conference.
Maine School Legislation Update
As you all are aware, the Maine Legislature had a rather busy session and there are a number of new laws that have already taken effect, or will be taking effect later this summer, on August 8th. There are a host of changes of which school leaders should be mindful, including but not limited to…
Legislature Updates Maine School Employee COVID-19 Paid Leave
On April 15, 2022, Governor Mills signed L.D. 1874 – An Act to Clarify COVID-19 Paid Leave for School Employees. The emergency bill – which amends various provisions of 20-A M.R.S.A. §13605, the law created by the adoption of L.D. 993 last year – is effective immediately. Pursuant to the updated legislation, Maine school employees affected … Continued