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26 §594. Charge by an employer for an application for employment

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ME Code › Title 26 › Chapter 7 › Section 594

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It is unlawful for an employer to assess a fee or charge a prospective employee in any fashion for requesting, submitting, filing or completing an application for employment with that employer. Any employer who violates this section shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $500 for each violation. It is the duty of the director to enforce this section. [PL 1983, c. 627 (NEW).]

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26 §594. Charge by an employer for an application for employment · 26 M.R.S. § 594 | Frix