§641. Rule of construction
This subchapter must be liberally construed in light of the purposes of the law to ensure a safe working environment and safe transportation for forestry workers and migrant and seasonal farm workers and to prevent unfair competition in the marketplace by businesses whose practices would undermine safety and other employment standards. [PL 2009, c. 201, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 616, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 201, §1 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Subchapter 2-A: EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS IN THE FORESTRY INDUSTRY AND FARMING
26 §643. Transportation of workers
26 §643-A. First aid requirements
26 §643-B. Farm labor contractor registration
26 §644. Prohibition against discrimination and retaliation