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Maine | Wage and Tax Regulations

Maine
minimum wage
Minimum Wage
$7.80
Minimum Wage
(Tipped Employee)
$7.08
Maximum Tip Credit
$6.90
Maine
state income tax
State Withholding
Supplemental
Wage Rate
5%
Unemployment insurance
Max. Taxable Earning $12,000
Employee DeductionsNone
Employee Tax Rates0-5.47%
New Employer Rate1.97%
Voluntary Contribution PermittedYes

The content of this publication is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain or constitute tax or legal advice. You should not act on this information without seeking tax or legal professional counsel.

Recent Maine Employment Law Updates

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Legal Update
Date
Link

Reminder Maine: DOL Issues Guidance for Fully and Self-Insured Private Plans

Maine DOL Publishes Final Rule for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Reminder: Paid Family and Medical Leave Contributions Start January 1, 2025

Maine Dept. of Labor Issues Proposed Rules for PFML Program

Maine DOL Issues Press Release to Prepare Employers for the Overtime Rule

Maine Non-Competes May be Coming to an End   

Portland, Maine, Hazard Pay in Effect Until Further Notice

Maine Limits Captive Audience

Maine Governor Approved Paid Family and Medical Leave

August 2022: Portland, Maine Voters to Decide on Raising Minimum Wage, Eliminating Tip Credit, and Classifying Ride-share and Delivery Drivers as Employees

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