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39-A ME Rev Stat § 328 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 1: BOARD PROCEEDINGS|39-A §328. Cardiovascular injury or disease and pulmonary disease suffered by a firefighter or resulting in a firefighter's death

 §328. Cardiovascular injury or disease and pulmonary disease suffered by a firefighter or resulting in a firefighter's death Cardiovascular injury or disease and pulmonary disease suffered by a firefighter or resulting in a firefighter's death are governed by this section.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]1.  Firefighter defined.  For the purposes of this section, "firefighter" means an active member of a municipal fire department or of a volunteer firefighters association if that person is a member of a municipal fire department or volunteer firefighters association and if that person aids in the extinguishment of fires, regardless of whether or not that person has administrative duties or other duties as a member of the municipal fire department or volunteer firefighters association.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] 2.  Presumption.  There is a rebuttable presumption that a firefighter received the injury or contracted the disease arising out of and in the course of employment, that sufficient notice of the injury or disease has been given and that the injury or disease was not occasioned by the willful intention of the firefighter to cause self-injury or injury to another if the firefighter has been an active member of a municipal fire department or a volunteer firefighters association, as defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, for at least 2 years prior to a cardiovascular injury or the onset of a cardiovascular disease or pulmonary disease and if:   A. The disease has developed or the injury has occurred within 6 months of having participated in fire fighting, or training or drill that actually involves fire fighting; or   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]B. The firefighter had developed the disease or had suffered the injury that resulted in death within 6 months of having participated in fire fighting, or training or drill that actually involved fire fighting.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).][PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 329 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 1: BOARD PROCEEDINGS|39-A §329. Interpreter required

 §329. Interpreter required An employee whose native language is not English and who does not understand the English language to the degree necessary to reasonably understand and participate in proceedings that affect the employee's rights is entitled to have an interpreter present at all proceedings before the board or an administrative law judge relating to that employee's rights. The board shall provide and pay the cost of the interpreter. To the extent possible, the board shall seek advice from the Department of Labor in locating appropriate interpreters to meet the needs of employees in the workers' compensation system.   [PL 2015, c. 297, §19 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 202, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 297, §19 (AMD).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 351 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 2: MISCELLANEOUS|39-A §351. Nonresidents

 §351. Nonresidents If an employee receiving weekly payments under this Act ceases to reside in the State or if the employee's residence at the time of the injury is in another state, the board upon application of either party may, in its discretion, having regard to the welfare of the employee and the convenience of the employer, authorize payments to be made monthly or quarterly instead of weekly.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 353 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 2: MISCELLANEOUS|39-A §353. Discrimination

 §353. Discrimination An employee may not be discriminated against by any employer in any way for testifying or asserting any claim under this Act. Any employee who is so discriminated against may file a petition alleging a violation of this section. The matter must be referred to an administrative law judge for a formal hearing under section 315, but any administrative law judge who has previously rendered any decision concerning the claim must be excluded. If the employee prevails at this hearing, the administrative law judge may award the employee reinstatement to the employee's previous job, payment of back wages, reestablishment of employee benefits and reasonable attorney's fees.   [PL 2015, c. 297, §20 (AMD).]This section applies only to an employer against whom the employee has testified or asserted a claim under this Act. Discrimination by an employer who is not the same employer against whom the employee has testified or asserted a claim under this Act is governed by Title 5, section 4572, subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 297, §20 (AMD).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 354 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 2: MISCELLANEOUS|39-A §354. Multiple injuries; apportionment of liability

 §354. Multiple injuries; apportionment of liability 1.  Applicability.  When 2 or more occupational injuries occur, during either a single employment or successive employments, that combine to produce a single incapacitating condition and more than one insurer is responsible for that condition, liability is governed by this section.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] 2.  Liability to employee.  If an employee has sustained more than one injury while employed by different employers, or if an employee has sustained more than one injury while employed by the same employer and that employer was insured by one insurer when the first injury occurred and insured by another insurer when the subsequent injury or injuries occurred, the insurer providing coverage at the time of the last injury shall initially be responsible to the employee for all benefits payable under this Act.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] 3.  Subrogation.  Any insurer determined to be liable for benefits under subsection 2 must be subrogated to the employee's rights under this Act for all benefits the insurer has paid and for which another insurer may be liable. Apportionment decisions made under this subsection may not affect an employee's rights and benefits under this Act. There may be no reduction of an employee's entitlement to any benefits under this Act payable by an insurer based on a prior work-related injury that was the subject of a lump sum settlement approved by the board prior to the date of the injury for which the insurer is responsible. The board has jurisdiction over proceedings to determine the apportionment of liability among responsible insurers.   [PL 2009, c. 301, §1 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 301, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Consolidation.  The board may consolidate some or all proceedings arising out of multiple injuries.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 354, §9 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 301, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 301, §2 (AFF).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 355-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 2: MISCELLANEOUS|39-A §355-A. Supplemental Benefits Fund

 §355-A. Supplemental Benefits Fund 1.  Creation of fund.  The Supplemental Benefits Fund, referred to in this section and sections 355-B to 356 as the "fund," is created to reimburse insurers and self-insurers for their payments of compensation to employees under section 213, subsections 3 and 4.   [PL 2001, c. 448, §5 (NEW).] 2.  Administration of fund.  The Supplemental Benefits Fund is administered by the Supplemental Benefits Oversight Committee in accordance with this section and sections 355-B to 356. The Treasurer of State is the custodian of the fund. All money and securities in the fund must be held in trust by the Treasurer of State for the purpose of making payments under this Act and are not money or property for the general use of the State. The fund does not lapse. Investment decisions regarding the fund are made by the Supplemental Benefits Oversight Committee or the service agent, as provided in section 355-B, subsection 10. Interest, income and dividends from investments must be credited to the fund. The Treasurer of State may disburse money from the fund only upon written order of the Supplemental Benefits Oversight Committee or the committee's duly appointed service agent.   [PL 2001, c. 448, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Freedom from liability.  The State, members of the Supplemental Benefits Oversight Committee, service agents and subcontractors of a service agent are not liable for any claim against the fund that is in excess of the fund's ability to pay. If any claim against the fund is denied due to an inadequate fund balance, that claim has priority over later claims when an adequate balance is restored.   [PL 2001, c. 448, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 448, §5 (NEW).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 357 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 2: MISCELLANEOUS|39-A §357. Information from insurance companies

 §357. Information from insurance companies 1.  Completion of forms.  Every insurance company insuring employers under this Act shall fill out any blanks and answer all questions submitted that may relate to policies, premiums, amount of compensation paid and such other information as the board or the Superintendent of Insurance may determine important, either for the proper administration of this Act or for statistical purposes.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] 2.  Explanation of reserving policy.  Every insurance company subject to Title 24-A, chapter 25, subchapter II-B shall, not later than 30 days after filing its annual statement, file with the Superintendent of Insurance a detailed explanation of its reserve policy in regard to claims under this Act, including specific reserve guidelines.   [PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §8 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 885, Pt. A, §§9-11 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 358 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 2: MISCELLANEOUS|39-A §358. Reports and data collection (REPEALED)

 §358. Reports and data collection (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 885, §A8 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 885, §§A9-11 (AFF). RR 1993, c. 1, §140 (COR). PL 1997, c. 486, §7 (RP).
39-A ME Rev Stat § 361 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 39-A: WORKERS' COMPENSATION|Part 1: MAINE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OF 1992|Chapter 7: PROCEDURES|Subchapter 2: MISCELLANEOUS|39-A §361. Payment to the Workers' Compensation Board Administrative Fund; enforcement

 §361. Payment to the Workers' Compensation Board Administrative Fund; enforcement 1.  Payment.  All penalties assessed under this Act are payable to the Workers' Compensation Board Administrative Fund, unless otherwise provided by law. Upon certification by the board that certain amounts in the Workers' Compensation Board Administrative Fund attributable to penalties assessed pursuant to this Act are not required to support the activities of the board, the Treasurer of State shall transfer funds in the amount certified by the board to the General Fund.   [PL 2007, c. 26, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Enforcement and collection.  All penalties assessed under this Act are enforceable by the Superior Court under section 323.   A. The Attorney General shall prosecute any action necessary to recover penalties payable to the Workers' Compensation Board Administrative Fund, Employment Rehabilitation Fund or General Fund, or the board may retain private counsel for that purpose.   [PL 2007, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]B. If a person fails to pay a penalty assessed under this Act that is payable to the Workers' Compensation Board Administrative Fund, Employment Rehabilitation Fund or General Fund and enforcement by the Superior Court is necessary:   (1) That person shall pay the costs of prosecuting the action in Superior Court, including reasonable attorney's fees; and   (2) If the failure to pay was without due cause, any penalty assessed on that person under this Act must be doubled.   [PL 2007, c. 26, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 26, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 145, §6 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 26, §1 (RPR).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7032 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 1: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY|Article 1: BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES|5 §7032. Definitions

 §7032. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]1.  Appeals board.  "Appeals board" means the State Civil Service Appeals Board.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).] 2.  Appointing authority.  "Appointing authority" means the officer, board, commission, person or group of persons having the power by virtue of the Constitution of Maine, a statute or lawfully delegated authority to make appointments.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).] 3.  Classified service.  "Classified service" means all offices and positions of trust and employment in state service, except those placed in the unclassified service by chapter 71.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).] 4.  Director.  "Director" means the Director of Human Resources.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).] 5.  Eligible register.  "Eligible register" means any book or other type of record or list on which the names of persons are placed who are qualified for the specific job classification for which the register is created.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).] 6.  Employee.  "Employee" means any person holding a position subject to appointment by an appointing authority.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).] 6-A.  Employee from the executive branch in the unclassified service.  "Employee from the executive branch in the unclassified service" means all executive branch employees listed in section 931, but does not include any elective or constitutional officers listed in that section or their direct appointees.   [PL 1997, c. 498, §2 (NEW).] 7.  Policy Review Board.   [PL 1999, c. 668, §8 (RP).] 8.  Resident.  "Resident" means a person who is domiciled in this State.   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 498, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §8 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7033 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 1: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY|Article 1: BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES|5 §7033. Bureau of Human Resources; established

 §7033. Bureau of Human Resources; established 1.  Goals and objectives.  The Bureau of Human Resources is established within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services as the administrative agency for state civil service matters and as a service agency to state agencies and departments. In addition to any other goals and objectives established in this chapter, the Bureau of Human Resources shall strive to:   A. Establish within State Government a high concern for state employees as people;   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]B. Provide managers with the skills and knowledge needed to manage people effectively with particular emphasis on "people soundness;"   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]C. Establish a civil service system that provides State Government with highly qualified and motivated employees;   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]D. Encourage state employees to realize their potential and thereby increase the quality of service;   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]E. Establish itself as a service agency to assist other agencies and departments of State Government to perform their duties in an efficient and quality manner;   [PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]F. Preserve the integrity of the civil service system;   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §4 (AMD).]G. Establish a civil service system with sufficient flexibility to adopt new technologies, procedures and policies in order to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of state agencies and employees; and   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §4 (AMD).]H. Promote effective labor relations.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §4 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §4 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7035 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 1: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY|Article 1: BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES|5 §7035. Director of Human Resources

 §7035. Director of Human Resources The Director of Human Resources must be qualified by education or experience in the administration of personnel systems, public or private, and in human resource management. The commissioner shall appoint the Director of Human Resources who serves at the pleasure of the commissioner.   [PL 1997, c. 632, §1 (AMD).]The director may name a designee to conduct employee relations activities set forth in Title 26, chapter 9-B and other proceedings such as negotiations, mediation, fact-finding, arbitration, grievance proceedings, unemployment compensation proceedings, workers' compensation proceedings, human rights proceedings and other labor relations proceedings.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §6 (NEW).]1.  Education and experience in personnel systems.   [PL 1997, c. 632, §1 (RP).] 2.  Restricted political activity.   [PL 1997, c. 632, §1 (RP).] 3.  Record of achievement.   [PL 1997, c. 632, §1 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 498, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 632, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §6 (AMD).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7037 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 1: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY|Article 1: BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES|5 §7037. Limitations on collective bargaining activity (REPEALED)

 §7037. Limitations on collective bargaining activity (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. HH, §11 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7039 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 1: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY|Article 1: BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES|5 §7039. Civil Service Law

 §7039. Civil Service Law The Civil Service Law consists of chapters 65, 67, 68, 69, 71 and this chapter. Whenever reference is made in statute or rule to the Civil Service Law, the chapters delineated in this section apply.   [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. A, §9 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 402, §§B8,B9 (AMD). RR 1999, c. 2, §3 (COR). RR 2001, c. 2, §A9 (COR).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7041 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 1: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY|Article 2: POLICY REVIEW BOARD|5 §7041. Policy Review Board; establishment; membership; compensation (REPEALED)

 §7041. Policy Review Board; establishment; membership; compensation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 819, §A6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §§Y98-100 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 349, §11 (AMD). RR 1995, c. 2, §6 (COR). PL 1999, c. 668, §13 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7042 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 1: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY|Article 2: POLICY REVIEW BOARD|5 §7042. Duties and responsibilities of the Policy Review Board (REPEALED)

 §7042. Duties and responsibilities of the Policy Review Board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 240, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 668, §14 (RP).
5 ME Rev Stat § 7052 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES|Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE|Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM|Subchapter 2: EMPLOYEE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND RESTRICTIONS|Article 1: CITZENSHIP, RESIDENCY, HIRING PRACTICES AND VETERANS' PREFERENCE|5 §7052. Appointments and promotions

 §7052. Appointments and promotions Appointments to and promotions in the classified service must be made according to merit and fitness, from eligible lists developed by the director pursuant to procedures and policies established by the director. A person may not be appointed, transferred, promoted or reduced as an officer, clerk or employee or laborer in the classified service in any manner or by any means other than those prescribed by law or rule pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 668, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 668, §16 (AMD).