Maine § 782. - Definition of affirmative action

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§ 782.. Definition of affirmative action

An affirmative action program includes procedures designed to increase the numbers of minorities, women and persons with disabilities at all levels and in all segments of the work force where imbalances exist. Such a program should include an assessment of the existing situation, and the development of realistic goals for necessary action. These goals and related procedures and timetables should not require rigid quotas, but are commitments that an employer should make every good faith effort to achieve.   [PL 2021, c. 348, §1 (AMD).]

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 782. cover?

Section 782. ("Definition of affirmative action") 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.

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