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Except as required by federal law, beginning January 1, 2020, an employer may not request a social security number from a prospective employee on an employment application or during the application process for employment except for the purposes of substance use testing under subchapter 3-A or a preemployment background check. This section does not apply to an employer's request for a social security number after the employee has been hired.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 26. Labor and Industry § 598-A. Prospective employee's social security number - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-26-labor-and-industry/me-rev-st-tit-26-sect-598-a/
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