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Maine WARN Act

Maine Severance Pay Law / Plant Closure (26 M.R.S.A. § 625-B)

60-day noticeMandatory severance

Key thresholds

Employer minimum

100employees

Notice required

60days

Same as federal

Employee threshold

100+

Look-back window

90days

Rolling aggregation period

Mandatory severance

1 week per year of service

Applies to employees with 3+ years of tenure

Key nuances for Maine

Covers plant closures of 100+ employees. Mandatory severance of 1 week per year of service, but only for employees with 3+ years of tenure. Employees under 3 years are not eligible for the statutory severance.

How Maine differs from federal WARN

FactorFederal WARNME
Employer minimum100+ employees100+ employees
Notice required60 days60 days
Employee threshold50+ AND 33%, or 500+100+
Covers part-timeNo (20+ hrs/wk only)No
Mandatory severanceNoYes — 1 wk/yr
Safe harborsFaltering company, Unforeseeable business circumstances, Natural disasterSame as federal

Other states

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This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — always verify with qualified employment counsel before a reduction in force.

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