Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law, 26 M.R.S. § 620-A

Effective July 14, 2026

Maine employers that electronically monitor employees must comply with a new disclosure law effective July 14, 2026. Under 26 M.R.S. § 620-A, employers must provide written notice before monitoring employees, including monitoring of employees’ computer usage, telephone calls, email, and other electronic or digital activity. Employers must also disclose monitoring during the interview process, provide written notice to all employees at least annually, and may be restricted from monitoring employees in certain locations.

Employers should audit existing monitoring practices, update interview materials for prospective employees, revise employee handbooks, and prepare to provide notice to all current employees by July 14. Current policies may not satisfy the statute’s specific notice and location requirements, and violations may carry civil penalties.