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5 M.R.S. § 781 Code of Fair Practices and Affirmative Action
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The State of Maine is an equal opportunity employer and as such will require all its agencies to pursue in good faith affirmative action programs.
5 M.R.S. § 782 Definition of affirmative action
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An affirmative action program includes procedures designed to increase the numbers of minorities, women and persons with disabilities at all levels and in all segments of the work force where imbalances exist. Such a program should include an assessment of the existing situation,…
5 M.R.S. § 783 Appointment, assignment and promotion of personnel
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Officials and supervisory employees shall appoint, assign and promote personnel on the basis of merit and fitness, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, ag…
5 M.R.S. § 784 State action and contracts
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1. State action. An agency or individual employee of the State or state-related agency may not discriminate because of actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age or familial …