Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 1: CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
26 §591-A. Employee misclassification

§591-A. Employee misclassification
An employer that intentionally or knowingly misclassifies an employee as an independent contractor commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000 per violation may be adjudged.   [PL 2011, c. 643, §5 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 643, §14 (AFF).]
A determination of misclassification of a worker as an independent contractor may result in the assessment of penalties under section 1051, 1082 or 1225 or Title 39‑A, section 105‑A or 324.   [PL 2011, c. 643, §5 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 643, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 643, §5 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 643, §14 (AFF).

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