# 26 M.R.S. § 1404: 26 §1404. Migrant and immigrant worker assistance outreach project

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1404

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 M.R.S. § 1404
- **Heading:** 26 §1404. Migrant and immigrant worker assistance outreach project
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 26 / Chapter 19 / Section 1404

## Text

The department, to the extent possible within available resources, shall establish a migrant and immigrant worker assistance outreach project to assist migrant and immigrant workers in the State. The project shall coordinate with employers, employees, labor unions, nonprofit agencies and government agencies that serve migrant and immigrant workers to promote efforts that: [PL 1997, c. 620, §1 (NEW).]

1. Educate. Educate employers and migrant and immigrant workers about state and federal laws that establish workers' employment-related rights and responsibilities; [PL 1997, c. 620, §1 (NEW).]

2. Facilitate. Facilitate access for non-English-speaking workers to necessary translation services and programs that teach English as a 2nd language; [PL 1997, c. 620, §1 (NEW).]

3. Assist. Assist migrant and immigrant workers in obtaining services necessary to improve their health and safety and broaden their employment opportunities; and [PL 1997, c. 620, §1 (NEW).]

4. Advocate. Advocate for migrant and immigrant workers who seek redress of their grievances or who seek to make claims through government agencies and facilitate workers' access to legal services. [PL 1997, c. 620, §1 (NEW).]

## Nearby sections

- [26 M.R.S. § 1401-A 26 §1401-A. Department; commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1401-A.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1401-B 26 §1401-B. Commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1401-B.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1401-C 26 §1401-C. Division of Administrative Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1401-C.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1402 26 §1402. Debarment from state contracts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1402.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1403 26 §1403. Labor standards for persons required to work as condition of receiving public assistance and affected employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1403.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1404 26 §1404. Migrant and immigrant worker assistance outreach project](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1404.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1406 26 §1406. Calculation of livable wage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1406.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1407 26 §1407. Displaced civilian federal firefighters database](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1407.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1411 26 §1411. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1411.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1411-A 26 §1411-A. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1411-A.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1411-B 26 §1411-B. Rehabilitation services unit created](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1411-B.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1411-C 26 §1411-C. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1411-C.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1411-D 26 §1411-D. Powers and duties of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1411-D.md)
- [26 M.R.S. § 1411-E 26 §1411-E. Acceptance of federal provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T26_C19_S1411-E.md)

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