State reference · ME
Maine ADA + employment hiring law
Maine Human Rights Act, 5 M.R.S. § 4551 et seq.. Enforced by Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Maine Human Rights Act is codified at 5 M.R.S. § 4551 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC)
Agency website: https://www.maine.gov/mhrc/
MHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under 5 M.R.S. § 4553(4).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Maine case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Maine-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Maine?
Maine Human Rights Act, codified at 5 M.R.S. § 4551 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Maine?
Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC). MHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Maine?
1+ employee under 5 M.R.S. § 4553(4).
How does Maine interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Maine employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. MHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Maine statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: 5 M.R.S. § 4551 et seq.. Agency: Maine Human Rights Commission (MHRC) at https://www.maine.gov/mhrc/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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