Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Wage & Hour Compliance Training

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Published February 12th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Maine Department of Labor is offering free Wage & Hour Compliance training classes for employers, human resources professionals, and business owners. The classes cover various state labor laws and are scheduled throughout March and April 2026.

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The Maine Department of Labor has announced a series of free Wage & Hour Compliance training sessions aimed at employers and relevant personnel. These sessions are designed to clarify complex labor laws, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, rest breaks, and various leave requirements. The training is intended for human resource professionals, accountants, business owners, managers, and payroll supervisors.

Employers are encouraged to register for these upcoming classes, which are scheduled to take place in Augusta, Presque Isle, Biddeford, Rockland, and Brewer during March and April 2026. While the training itself is free, registration is required via the provided SafetyWorks! link. This notice serves as an informational offering to help businesses maintain compliance with state labor regulations.

What to do next

Register for available Wage & Hour Compliance training sessions if applicable to your role.
Review the provided contact information for specific questions regarding Wage and Hour compliance or SafetyWorks! classes.

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Wage & Hour Compliance Classes

February 12, 2026

Dear employer,

Labor law requirements can seem complex - join the Maine Department of Labor for no cost upcoming Wage & Hour Compliance trainings!

This course is designed for human resource or benefits professionals, accountants, business owners, managers, or payroll supervisors. Labor laws can be complex. This seminar covers wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, rest breaks, leave requirements (earned paid leave, family medical leave, family sick leave and leave for victims of violence). This class addresses commonly asked labor-related questions.

Upcoming classes:

March 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Augusta
March 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Northern Maine Community College, Presque Isle
March 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - University of New England, Marcil Hall, Biddeford
April 1, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Rockland CareerCenter
April 8, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Parks and Recreation Center, Brewer Register and browse more SafetyWorks! classes

https://www.safetyworksmaine.gov/training/scheduled_classes/register.shtml

If you have questions about safety or upcoming classes, reach out to SafetyWorks! at 1-877-SAFE-345 or general.bls-safetyworks@maine.gov.

If you have questions about Wage and Hour compliance, please reach out to the Wage and Hour Division at 207-623-7900 or bls.mdol@maine.gov, or visit www.maine.gov/labor/bls/.

Thank you,

The Maine Department of Labor