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Read Article Maine’s highest court ruled Tuesday that Portland’s voter-approved hazard wage mandate is constitutional, but the provision that boosts pay during emergencies such as the pandemic does not take effect until next year. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling upholds a lower court decision, which was appealed by the Portland Community Regional Chamber of Commerce and several local businesses. It could have an immediate impact on the wages of workers who have been receiving hazard pay since the ordinance was adopted by voters last year in the midst of the pandemic. The provision applies to workers who report to a Portland workplace during an emergency declared by the state, county or municipality. ....
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As mask rules ease, Maine businesses offer a patchwork of approaches Consumer and service businesses will rely on the honor system for customers, but many require employees to show proof of vaccination. Share Ari Gersen, owner of Longfellow Books in Portland, says the bookstore will keep curbside pickup options and a floor space that allows for social distancing for the time being. It will also require masks inside the store for at least a couple of weeks until the staff is fully vaccinated. Michele McDonald/Staff Photographer Bookstore owner Ari Gersen plans to keep his mask on after the state’s mandate expires Monday, and he’ll ask his staff and customers to do the same, at least for a little while longer. ....
As mask rules ease, Maine businesses offer a patchwork of approaches pressherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pressherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.