130th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 553 LR 1940(01)
An Act To End At-will Employment
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sylvester of Portland
Committee: Labor and Housing
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Projections  FY 2023-24 Projections  FY 2024-25
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $380,502 $512,768 $528,199 $544,125
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $380,502 $512,768 $528,199 $544,125
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Regulation and Enforcement program within the Department of Labor will require General Fund appropriations of $380,502 in fiscal year 2021-22 and $512,768 in fiscal year 2022-23 for 4 Labor and Safety Inspector positions and 2 Consumer Assistant Specialist positions and related All Other costs associated with the education, outreach and enforcement of the law that prohibits employers from terminating the employment of an employee without cause. This fiscal note assumes an October 1, 2021 effective date.