Code of Maine Rules
12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
170 - BUREAU OF LABOR STANDARDS
Chapter 15 - RULES RELATING TO SEVERANCE PAY
Section 170-15-1 - DEFINITIONS
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
As used in this chapter and in interpreting 26 MRSA §625-B, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings:
A. "Adjudicated bankruptcy" means the filing of a petition for bankruptcy.
B. "Continuously employed" means the employee has worked for the covered employer without a break of employment. Absence from the workplace while on paid or unpaid leave, including but not limited to vacation, sick, or family medical leave, or workers' compensation, is not considered a break in service.
C. "Date of termination or relocation" means the date on which there was a substantial cessation of operations as determined in accordance with section II.
D. "Eligible employee" means an individual who is qualified to receive severance pay as determined in accordance with section III.
E. "Gross wages" means all pay for work performed and includes, but is not limited to, earned leave such as vacation, holiday or sick time.
F. "Week's pay" means an amount equal to 1/52nd part of the gross wages paid to the employee during the 12 months prior to the date of termination or relocation.
