39-A M.R.S. §110: Collective bargaining

1. Permitted options. Subject to the limitation of subsection 2, the board shall recognize as valid and binding a provision in a collective bargaining agreement between an employer and a recognized bargaining agent establishing any of the following:

A. Alternative dispute resolution systems that may include, but are not limited to, mediation or binding arbitration or the use of mediation and binding arbitration;

B. Preferred provider systems for the delivery of health care services or treatment;

C. The use of a designated or limited list of independent medical examiners;

D. Light-duty, modified job or return-to-work programs;

E. Vocational rehabilitation or retraining programs; or

F. A 24-hour coverage program.

2. Limitation. An agreement pursuant to subsection 1 may not diminish an employee's entitlement to benefits guaranteed by this Act. Any agreement in violation of this subsection is null and void.