ME - Family Caregiver Anti-Discrimination (2009)

Bill would amend the Maine Human Rights Act to prohibit employment discrimination against someone based on their family caregiver status. "Family caregiver" means a person who cares for that person's child, parent, spouse, domestic partner or sibling.

State Maine

Bill Number L.D. 962/ H.P. 664

Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Dill

Date of Introduction 3/10/2009

Latest Activity Passed in the House but did not pass in the Senate. The bill died once Legislature adjourned.

More Info http://www.maine.gov/legis/

http://www.worklifelaw.org/pubs/policybrieffrd.pdf

Topic: Workplace Accommodation and Family Leave Policies