An Act Regarding Overtime Protections For Certain Maine Workers

This bill updates the salary threshold required for salaried workers in executive, administrative, or professional roles to be exempt from overtime pay rules. Starting January 1, 2025, these employees must earn at least $55,068 annually or the higher equivalent federal rate to qualify for this exemption. The law also mandates that this salary floor increase each year beginning in 2026 based on specific wage data published by the U.S. Department of Labor. To cover the additional costs associated with these changes, the bill allocates $1,414,501 from the state's General Fund for the 2024-25 fiscal year.