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Maine does not have a law requiring employers to terminate employees in person. An employer may terminate an employee by phone, letter, email, or any reasonable means of communication.

Currently, Maine is not a right-to-work state. However, in Maine, you can't be required to join a union, but non-union workers at a union workplace will still have dues charged to them for the services the union provides. In 2013, two bills on these types of laws were voted on by Maine legislators.

Notice to Employee as to Change in Relationship When an employee is terminated or laid off, employers are required to provide a Notice to Employee as to Change in Relationship in ance with California Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1089 or prepare their own document that includes the same information.

Employers must not discriminate against workers because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation. It is not legal for a person to be treated as unequal because he or she is in one of these groups.

Experts advise informing the terminated employee face to face. The conversation should be brief and factual, with no suggestion of any opportunity to revisit your decision. Explain the employee's next steps with regard to the final paycheck, benefits, and collecting personal belongings ? and then say goodbye.

At-Will Employment ?Under Maine law, an at-will employee may be terminated for any reason not specifically prohibited by law. In most instances, you are an at-will employee unless you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement or other contract that limits termination.