Pay Frequency Guidelines for Caregivers in Maine
This video explains Maine’s rules regarding how often employees (including caregivers) must be paid. In Maine, household employees (including caregivers) must be paid at least every 16 days.
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By Role- Agency Owners – Ensure your pay cycles comply with Maine law
- Supervisors – Track payroll schedules to meet legal deadlines
- Care Managers – Align client billing cycles with caregiver pay
- Billers / Payroll – Execute pay runs no less frequently than every 16 days
- Schedulers – Account for payroll periods when planning shifts
- Caregivers – Know when they will be paid legally
- On-Call Coordinators – Schedule pay runs to avoid legal violation
Maine law requires that household employees receive payment no less frequently than every 16 days. Employers must also issue itemized pay stubs and maintain records.