Laws & Regulations

General Information

• Ask the Department of Labor Expert
  Use this online form to ask a question about Maine labor laws.
• Maine Statutes: Labor Law
• Labor Laws FAQ

Employment Laws & Standards

• All Employment Laws
• Teen Workers
• Workplace Safety

Environmental Regulations

• Maine Environmental Permits, Laws & Rules (Overview)
• Air Emission Licensing
• Erosion and Sedimentation Regulation
• Hydropower Project Licensing
• Mining
• Natural Resources Protection
  Required permits for activity affecting protected natural resources
• Shoreland Zoning
• Site Location of Development
• Water Quality Certification
• Waste Management
  Landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities, septage, lead, asbestos
• Stormwater Management
• Wastewater Discharge
• Maine Land Use Regulation Commission
• Small Business Technical Assistance
  Helps small businesses comply with environmental regulations and reduce pollution and waste.
• Green Business Certification

Required Posters

Find out what state posters are required at your workplace and how to get them.

Workers' Compensation Law