The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Bath Iron Works have filed a lawsuit against the Mills administration challenging how the state is implementing a new paid family and medical leave program. The lawsuit focuses on the fact that a 1% payroll tax — which is split evenly between employer and employee — took effect this month while companies will not get the opportunity to opt out

AUGUSTA, Maine — Some Maine businesses are pushing back against the state's paid family and medical leave law, filing a legal complaint over the mandatory contributions that began on Jan. 1. Bath Iron Works (BIW) and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce are leading the challenge.