Maine § 10. - Payment of wages
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 10. — Payment of wages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.. Payment of wages
All state officers and employees, except temporary and seasonal employees, shall be paid their salaries or wages biweekly, the dates of payment to be determined by the State Controller. Any state officer, whose salary is established at an annual rate, shall receive biweekly a sum which will, in the year's aggregate, most nearly equal the annual rate. Payment may be made once in each calendar month to such state officers and employees as consent to such time of payment. Temporary and seasonal employees of the State shall be paid at such times as the State Controller shall specify. [PL 1981, c. 470, Pt. A, §6 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 10.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 10. cover?
Section 10. ("Payment of wages") 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 § 10.?
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