Maine § 846. - Effect on existing employee benefits
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 846. — Effect on existing employee benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 846.. Effect on existing employee benefits
1. Benefit accrual. The taking of family medical leave under this subchapter shall not result in the loss of any employee benefit accrued before the date on which the leave commenced.
2. Effect on collective bargaining. Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to affect an employer's obligation to comply with any collective bargaining agreement or employee benefit plan that provides greater family medical leave rights to employees than the rights provided under this subchapter.
3. Rights not diminished. The family medical leave rights mandated by this subchapter may not be diminished by any collective bargaining agreement or by any employee benefit plan.
4. Contract rights. Nothing in this subchapter may be construed to affect or diminish the contract rights or seniority status of any other employee of any employer covered by this subchapter.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 846.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 846. cover?
Section 846. ("Effect on existing employee benefits") 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 § 846.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 846." (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?
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How does Maine § 846. apply to my situation?
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