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Hear this out loud PauseThe grounds are: citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing) and record of offences (in employment).

The four types of discrimination, as outlined by the Equality Act of 2020, include: Direct discrimination. Indirect discrimination. Harassment. Victimisation.

Sex discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person's sex, which includes sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a sex stereotype.

Hear this out loud PauseSexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. It is sexual harassment if someone repeatedly says or does things to you that are insulting and ofensive. It can be words or actions that are sex or gender-related. Harassment may be sex discrimination even if it is not sexual in nature.

Maine employers and employees work under a system called "at-will" employment. This means that you are free to quit your job whenever you want. Your employer is also free to fire you for any reason or no reason at all.

1. Maine Employment Registration Obtain a registered agent. Register to do business in Maine. Report new hire to the Maine Department of Human Services. Register for unemployment insurance. Report unemployment insurance account to payroll provider. Obtain workers' compensation coverage or update the policy.