Maine Whistleblower's Protection Act Poster Required

It is illegal for your boss to fire you, threaten you, retaliate against you or treat you differently because:
  1. You reported a violation of the law;
  2. You are a healthcare worker and you reported a medical error;
  3. You reported something that risks someone’s health or safety;
  4. You have refused to do something that will endanger your life or someone else’s life and you have asked your 
employer to correct it; or
  5. You have been involved in an investigation or hearing held by the government.
You are protected by this law ONLY if:
  1. You tell your boss about the problem and allow a reasonable time for it to be corrected; or
  2. You have good reason to believe that your boss will not correct the problem.
To report a violation, unsafe condition or practice or an illegal act in your workplace, contact:
( This information should be filled in by the employer)	
For more information or to file a complaint under this law, contact:	
The Maine Human Rights Commission
51 State House StationAugusta, Maine 04333 Tel: 207-624-6290
TTY users call Maine Relay 711 www.Maine.gov/mhrc	
The following agencies may provide useful information on workplace safety and labor laws:	
U.S. Department of LaborWage and Hour Division P.O. Box 554
Portland, Maine 04112
Tel: 207-780-3344 www. dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA 40 Western Avenue
Augusta, Maine 04330 Tel: 207-626-9160 www. osha.gov	
Maine Department of LaborBureau of Labor Standards 45 State House Station 
Augusta, Maine 04333-0045 	
Tel: 207-623-7900	
TTY users call Maine Relay 711.  
Web site: www.maine.gov/labor/bls  Email: [email protected]	
(Name)  (Title)  (Location or Phone)	
    rev. 11/19	
Whistleblower’s Protection Act	
Maine Law (Title 26 
M.R.S.A. § 839) requires 
every employer to 
place this poster in 
the workplace where 
workers can easily see it.	
The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to people with disabilities upon request.	
This poster describes some important parts of the law. A copy 
of the actual law or formal interpretations may be obtained 
from the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards  
by calling 207-623-7900. (The laws are also on the Bureau’s 
website.)	
This poster is available online at no charge and may be copied:  https://www.maine.gov/labor/posters/	      	
Protection of Employees Who Report or Refuse to Commit Illegal Acts