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Maine Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: 26 M.R.S. § 664
Maine statutory minimum wage is $14.15/hr ($7.08 tipped direct rate). Mandatory Earned Paid Leave law applies.
Employee Statutory Rights (ME)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $14.15/hr.
- ✓ Earned Paid Leave accrual (1 hour per 40 hours worked).
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (ME)
- § Pay tipped staff at least $7.08/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide itemized paystubs.
- § Comply with Maine state salary threshold test ($42,450).
Maine Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Maine for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation 26 M.R.S. § 664, the 2026 minimum wage in Maine is $14.15 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Maine mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Maine follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Maine take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Maine permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $7.07/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $7.08/hr.
Common Maine Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Using federal salary threshold ($35,568) instead of Maine threshold ($42,450).
Restricting Earned Paid Leave usage.
Tip credit shortfalls.
Did Your Employer Violate Maine Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from 26 M.R.S. § 664
Based on Maine labor code standards (26 M.R.S. § 664), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Maine
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & ME Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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