GBP Earned Paid Leave

Regional School Unit 1 will comply with all applicable provisions of Maine's Earned Paid Leave (EPL) law, which takes effect January 1, 2021, and with Maine Department of Labor rules governing EPL.

The Superintendent/designee shall be responsible for developing and implementing administrative procedures to implement use of EPL under this policy.

Notice of the EPL law will be posted in a visible location in each workplace.

Administrative procedures, including employee eligibility, use of leave, and employee notice requirements will be provided to employees in writing and/or through electronic communications, the school unit's employee handbook, or other suitable means.

Legal Reference: 26 MRSA § 637

Maine Dep't of Labor Bureau of Labor Standards Rule Ch. X

Cross-Reference: GBN--Family and Medical Leave

GBO--Family Sick Leave

Adopted: June 28, 2021

Reviewed: March 24, 2025