An Act To Allow Teachers To Qualify For Overtime Pay

LD 653 (An Act To Allow Teachers To Qualify For Overtime Pay) amends Maine's overtime law to remove the exemption for teachers. It specifies that public school teachers whose primary duty is teaching (imparting knowledge) are no longer automatically excluded from overtime and minimum wage protections. The bill directly affects Maine public school teachers who currently may not qualify for overtime under the existing exemption for "professional" employees. This change ensures teachers working beyond standard hours can earn overtime pay, aligning their eligibility with federal Fair Labor Standards Act principles.