Maine § 877. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 877. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 877.. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2013, c. 576, §4 (NEW).]
1. DD Form 214. "DD Form 214" means an Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge or its predecessor or successor forms.
2. Private employer. "Private employer" means a sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity with one or more employees. "Private employer" does not include the State, a county, a municipality, a township, a school district or a public institution of higher education.
3. Veteran. "Veteran" means a person who has served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces, or has served in the national guard of any state or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces, and was discharged or released with an honorable discharge.
4. Veteran preference employment policy. "Veteran preference employment policy" means a private employer's preference for hiring, promoting or retaining a veteran over another qualified applicant or employee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 877.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 877. cover?
Section 877. ("Definitions") 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 § 877.?
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