Senator Mike Tipping proposes expanding overtime protections for salaried workers in Maine, raising the exemption threshold from $42,000 to $55,000 by 2025.
Senator Mike Tipping's bill, "An Act Regarding Overtime Protections for Certain Maine Workers", proposes expanding overtime protections for salaried workers. If passed, the bill would raise the exemption threshold for overtime pay from $42,000 to $55,000 in 2025, adjusted annually for inflation. Supporters believe it's long overdue, but small business owners, particularly those with seasonal needs, fear it could lead to hiring fewer salaried workers and relying more on hourly employees.
March 03, 2024
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