Maine Sexual Harassment Law

What is the Maine law forbidding sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is prohibited by Section 4572 of the Maine Human Rights Act.
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What Maine Department enforces illegal discrimination and harassment?
The Maine Attorney General's office, under the Maine Civil Rights Act, enforces illegal discrimination and harassment.
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How can I contact the Maine Attorney General’s office?
You can contact the Maine Attorney General's office at (207)-626-8800, ext. 4 to make a complaint under the Maine Civil Rights Act.
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What is the State of Maine's definition of Sexual Harassment?
Unwelcome sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates the Maine Human Rights Act. Unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, ...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 1:43 PM
What are the two types of sexual harassment claims as defined by Maine law?
Quid pro quo: involves expressed or implied demands for sexual favors in exchange for some benefit. For example, a promotion or increase in pay or to avoid...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 1:45 PM
What characteristics or conditions are protected from harassment and/or discrimination under Maine law?
Race and color Religion Sex and sexual orientation National origin and ancestry Disability
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Where can sexual harassment occur in Maine?
Unlawful sexual harassment is not limited to the physical workplace itself. It can occur while employees are traveling for business or at employer-sponsored...
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What is workplace violence as defined by Maine law?
Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite....
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 1:59 PM
What is considered a protected activity under Maine law?
"Protected Activity" is when an employee does one of the following: Files a formal written complaint of sexual harassment, either internally wit...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 2:02 PM
What are the different types of sexual harassment as defined by Maine law?
Verbal harassment consists of verbal comments that are sexual in nature Physical harassment, in relation to sexual harassment, is when a victim is touched...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2019 at 2:03 PM