Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday signed a paid sick leave bill into law.The bill received bipartisan support in the Maine Legislature.It applies to companies with more than 10 employees, which some lawmakers estimate covers 85 percent of Maine workers.Employees earn one hour of paid time off for every 40 hours they work, up to 40 hours annually.The law won't kick in until 2021 to allow companies time to adapt.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday signed a paid sick leave bill into law.

The bill received bipartisan support in the Maine Legislature.


It applies to companies with more than 10 employees, which some lawmakers estimate covers 85 percent of Maine workers.

Employees earn one hour of paid time off for every 40 hours they work, up to 40 hours annually.

The law won't kick in until 2021 to allow companies time to adapt.