Maine Leave of Absence for Military Service is a provision that provides job protection and certain rights for employees who are members of the military and are called to active duty or training. This leave allows individuals to fulfill their military duties without losing their civilian jobs. Under the Maine Leave of Absence for Military Service, employees are entitled to take a leave of absence without pay for a period of up to 5 years. During this time, the employee's position will be held for their return, and they will be reinstated to their previous position, or a position with similar seniority, pay, and benefits, upon their return from military service. This protects the employee from losing their job due to military obligations. Maine also has additional types of leave for military service, namely: 1. Emergency Military Leave: This category applies to situations where a National Guard or Reserve member is called to active duty or training due to an emergency declared by the governor or the president. This leave allows employees to take time off work to fulfill their military obligations without the risk of losing their jobs. 2. Annual Training Leave: Annual Training Leave refers to the periodic training requirements for military personnel, typically spanning a couple of weeks annually. This type of leave allows employees to attend mandatory training sessions without sacrificing their civilian jobs. 3. Deployment Leave: Deployment Leave is granted to individuals who are deployed to serve overseas. It provides job protection and allows employees to fulfill their military duties without facing adverse consequences in their civilian job. During any type of Maine Leave of Absence for Military Service, employees are entitled to continue receiving healthcare benefits provided by their employers. Additionally, they have the right to receive any applicable salary or wage increases that would have occurred if they were still actively employed. It's important for both employers and employees to be aware of these provisions to ensure a smooth transition during military service period, promoting support for those serving in the military while protecting job security and benefits for employees.