26 §634. Continuation of health insurance coverage during strike; notice - Maine Statutes

Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Chapter 7: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Subchapter 2: WAGES AND MEDIUM OF PAYMENT

§634. Continuation of health insurance coverage during strike; notice

1. Employer's duty. During a strike, an employer may not cancel any policy of group health insurance issued pursuant to Title 24-A, section 2804 until the employer has first notified insured members that the policy is to be canceled.

[ 1981, c. 354, (NEW) .]

2. Notice. The notice requirement contained in subsection 1 is satisfied if:

A. The employee actually receives the written notice; [1981, c. 354, (NEW).]

B. The notice is mailed to the employee at an address which the employer reasonably believes is current; [1981, c. 354, (NEW).]

C. The notice is delivered to the employee by the same means as and along with wages due the employee; or [1981, c. 354, (NEW).]

D. Timely notice is given to the collective bargaining agent of the employee. [1981, c. 354, (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1981, c. 354, (NEW).