Read Article A bill that would end “at-will” employment in Maine has been endorsed by the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee, but is drawing harsh criticism from employers. The committee voted 8-5 Friday to recommend passage of L.D. 553, which would end at-will employment and standardize progressive discipline. The bill is sponsored by the committee’s House chair, Rep. Mike Sylvester, a Portland Democrat. At-will employment allows an employer to terminate an employee at any time, without cause, explanation or prior warning, provided the action does not violate state and federal anti-discrimination laws, according to Sylvester. Currently, Maine has no provisions against at-will employment.