City of Rockland, Maine Minimum Wage Poster
The Rockland, ME Minimum Wage Poster announces the current minimum wage rate.
- On January 1, 2025 and each January 1st thereafter, the minimum hourly wage then in effect must be increased by the increase, if any, in the cost of living.
- Employers with more than 25 employees shall pay all Employees no less than the Minimum Wage established by this ordinance for each hour worked within the physical boundaries of the City of Rockland.
- The Ordinance prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under the Ordinance.
Covered Employer and Employee Definitions
“Employer” means any individual, group of individuals, partnership, association, corporation, business trust, or any other entity or group of persons or entities who employs or exercises control over the wages, hours, or working conditions of any Employee and who has a place of business within the physical boundaries of the City of Rockland. “Employer” shall include but not be limited to the City of Rockland.
“Employee” means any person who performs work for an Employer for monetary compensation within the municipal limits of the City of Rockland. Employee shall include persons who perform work for an employer on a full-time, part-time, seasonal or temporary basis.
“Service Employee” means any Employee engaged in an occupation in which they customarily and regularly receives more than $30.00 a month or more in tips.
Posting Requirements
Every employer shall post in a conspicuous place at any workplace or job site where any Employee works, a notice informing Employees of the City of Rockland’s current Minimum Wage rates, as well as a copy of the ordinance. (City of Rockland, Maine Ordinance Amendment, Sec. 2-116(8))