Maine § 604. - Nursing in the workplace
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 604. — Nursing in the workplace, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 604.. Nursing in the workplace
An employer, as defined in section 603, subsection 1, paragraph A, shall provide adequate unpaid break time or permit an employee to use paid break time or meal time each day to express breast milk for the employee's nursing child for up to 3 years following childbirth. The employer shall make reasonable efforts to provide a clean room or other location, other than a bathroom, where an employee may express breast milk in privacy. An employer may not discriminate in any way against an employee who chooses to express breast milk in the workplace. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. E, §12 (COR).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 604.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 604. cover?
Section 604. ("Nursing in the workplace") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 604.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 604." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 604. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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