Workplace Security: Maine
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Leanne Coffman
Summary
- Maine has adopted the Uniform Trade Secret Act. See Trade Secrets.
- Maine has comprehensive laws protecting personal information, which require employers to notify affected residents of data breaches. See Maine Data Breach Notification Law.
- Maine is a Shall Issue state, meaning that officials must issue a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit to qualified applicants. See Guns and Weapons in the Workplace.
- Under federal, as well as state requirements, nearly all Maine workplaces must address emergency procedures. See Emergency Plans and Emergency Closings.