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This bill directs the Maine Department of Labor to prepare and submit a comprehensive report to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor regarding sexual harassment in workplaces by January 1, 2026. The report must analyze employer compliance with existing sexual harassment policies, specifically those outlined in Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 4-B, using available data. The Department of Labor is required to detail both instances of compliance and noncompliance among employers, and provide recommendations for improving sexual harassment prevention efforts, potentially including suggested legislative changes. After receiving the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor may choose to draft and introduce related legislation during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, which would allow for potential policy reforms based on the report's findings.

Labor and Employment

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