Tuition Benefits for the Families of Maine Veterans
Families of certain military veterans can attend a state-supported Maine college or vocational school tuition-free. This does not apply, however, to all veterans' families.
Fair Employment for Immigrants
Are you being treated fairly on the job - and when looking for a job?
Were you treated differently because of:
Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
What is worker classification?
Why does it matter how I'm classified?
How can I tell which way I've been classified?
I think I should be classified as an employee but how do I know?
Pine Tree Farmworker Unit
Welcome to PTLA's Farmworker Unit!
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Fair Housing
Welcome to PTLA's Fair Housing Unit!
The Fair Housing Unit works to make sure state and federal laws protecting everyone’s right to housing free from illegal discrimination are enforced in the state of Maine.
Do I Have to Repay Unemployment Benefits if I’m Overpaid?
Some workers have to pay back unemployment benefits. If you are paid benefits, but then lose benefits when your employer appeals, you can be asked to repay the benefits you got earlier. Also, if you are overpaid because of some other mistake or you or the Department of Labor made, you may have to repay those benefits.
Family Medical Leave in Maine
Two medical leave laws apply to Maine workers: 1) Federal Law; 2) State Law. We will explain the basics of each one here.
If You Lose Your Job
This is a very general outline of your rights as a worker in Maine. It covers basic questions you might have after losing your job. We also explain how the unemployment benefit system works. You may be unemployed because you were laid off or fired, or you quit. The facts of your particular situation will affect your rights under the law.
Fair Housing: Frequently Asked Questions about Housing Protection for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Important Resources to Prevent Eviction
Getting evicted? Worried you might be soon?
Sexual Harassment: Your Fair Housing Rights
Is sexual harassment covered under the Maine Human Rights Act?
The Maine Human Rights Act bans harassment based on: