Maine § 598-A. - Prospective employee's social security number
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 598-A. — Prospective employee's social security number, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 598-A.. Prospective employee's social security number
Except as required by federal law, beginning January 1, 2020, an employer may not request a social security number from a prospective employee on an employment application or during the application process for employment except for the purposes of substance use testing under subchapter 3‑A or a preemployment background check. This section does not apply to an employer's request for a social security number after the employee has been hired. [PL 2019, c. 567, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 598-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 598-A. cover?
Section 598-A. ("Prospective employee's social security number") 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 § 598-A.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 598-A." (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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