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ME LD54
An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees' Pay Histories
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Introduced
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
In Committee
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
Crossed Over
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Passed
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill requires an employer with 10 or more employees to include on a job posting a statement that lists the prospective range of pay the employer will offer to a successful applicant. The bill also requires an employer, upon request of an employee, to disclose the range of pay it offers for the position the employee holds and requires the employer to maintain a record of each position held by an employee and the employee's pay history during the employee's employment and for 3 years after the employee's termination of employment.
AI Summary
This bill requires employers with 10 or more employees to provide increased transparency around compensation by mandating that job postings include the prospective pay range for each advertised position. The bill defines "range of pay" broadly, allowing employers to reference pay scales, previously determined wage ranges, actual wages for equivalent positions, or budgeted amounts. Additionally, employers must disclose the pay range for a specific position upon an employee's request. The legislation also mandates that employers maintain detailed records of each employee's job positions and pay history, not only throughout the employee's tenure but also for three years after their employment ends. This requirement aims to promote wage transparency and potentially help address pay equity by ensuring that employers have comprehensive documentation of compensation practices. The bill applies specifically to employers in the state of Maine and seeks to provide more information to both job seekers and current employees about potential and actual compensation ranges.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence. (on 05/21/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=54&snum=132 |
House: C-A (H-136) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0018&item=2&snum=132 |
Fiscal Note: C-A (H-136) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN005402.pdf |
Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN005401.pdf |
BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0018&item=1&snum=132 |
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