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RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES
You have a right to:
- A safe and healthful workplace.
- Information and training about hazards at work, including any chemicals
you might use.
- At least the minimum wage. Call the Maine Department of Labor for the current
minimum wage.
- Payment for all hours worked. You are entitled to 1.5 times your pay for
each hour over 40 that you work in a week in most businesses.
- Payment for medical care if you get hurt or sick because of your job. You
may also be entitled to lost wages.
You also have a right to:
- Express your concerns about health and safety.
- File a complaint with OSHA about health and safety problems.
- Work without racial or sexual harassment.
- Join or organize a union.
- Refuse to work if the job is immediately dangerous to your life or health.
- Not be fired for speaking up about health and safety concerns.
You have a RESPONSIBILITY to:
- Know your rights.
- Comply with workplace safety rules and instructions.
- Use safety equipment and protective clothing (when required).
- Keep work areas clean and neat. This promotes safety.
- Know what to do in an emergency.
- Report any injury or hazard to your supervisor.
- Speak up if you see something that is unsafe.
