Maine Whistleblower’s Protection Act Labor Law Poster

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Protection of Employees Who Report or Refuse to Commit Illegal Acts
This poster describes some important parts of the law. A copy of the actual law or formal interpretations may be obtained from the Maine Human Rights Commission

Maine Law (Title 26, MRSA, Section 839) requires every employer to place this poster in the workplace where workers can easily see it.

It is illegal for your boss to fire you, threaten you, retaliate against you or treat you differently because:
1. You reported a violation of the law;
2. You are a healthcare worker and you reported a medical error;
3. You reported something that risks someone’s health or safety;
4. You have refused to do something that will endanger your life or someone else’s life and you have asked your employer to correct it; or
5. You have been involved in an investigation or hearing held by the government.
You are protected by this law ONLY if:
1. You tell your boss about the problem and allow a reasonable time for it to be corrected; or
2. You have good reason to believe that your boss will not correct the problem.
To report a violation, unsafe condition or practice or an illegal act in your workplace, contact: (This information should be filled in by the employer)

(Name)
(Title)
(Location or Phone)

The following agencies may provide useful information on workplace safety and labor laws: