News — 2013 | McNamee Hosea

Television Show Writer Claims Wrongful Termination

December 2013

During the holiday season, the last thing than either an employer or an employee wants to deal with is a layoff or termination. However, reductions in force are dictated by market fluctuations, regardless of the calendar date. Sometimes, the free market may require an employer to make an adverse employment action around the holidays. Full Article

Steps for Opening a New Business on the East Coast in 2014

December 2013

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Should Copies of Office Policy Accompany Work Party Invitations?

December 2013

In a recent post, we touched on the possibility of sexual harassment suits arising out of holiday work parties. However, other types of awkward or unprofessional behavior might be as likely to emerge at such events, especially in the presence of alcohol. Full Article

Addressing Mental Health Issues in Employee Handbooks

December 2013

Although sexual harassment policies might get more attention, mental health concerns should also be included in workplace environment discussions. Full Article

McNamee Hosea Congratulates Managing Partner on Recent Awards and Honors

December 2013

James M. Greenan, a managing partner of the firm McNamee, Hosea, Jernigan, Kim, Greenan & Lynch, P.A., has been named as one of 2014's Best Bankruptcy Attorneys by Washingtonian Magazine in its December 2013 issue. Full Article

Holiday Parties and Workplace Harassment

December 2013

We recently discussed the workplace discrimination allegations made by Miami Dolphins player Jonathan Martin. Regardless of the outcome, the NFL player’s case is notable because it demonstrates that harassment can potentially occur in any work setting. Full Article

NFL Player Alleges Workplace Harassment in Locker Room

November 2013

An NFL player might not be the most common example of a workplace harassment and discrimination victim. The level of skill and necessary roughness required at that level of professional football playing require a certain level of toughness. Full Article

Employee Handbooks can Proactively Address Family Issues

November 2013

As many parents might agree, having a child brings many changes to a person’s life, not the least of which is work scheduling. For example, mothers with a newborn that are returning to work may require regular breaks for pumping breast milk. That new fact of life may continue for several months. Full Article

Federal Lawmakers Discuss Sexual Orientation Discrimination

November 2013

Although the federal government has been a vanguard of many employment protections, it appears to be lagging behind the state-provided rights prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the workplace. Full Article

Older Job Applicants Report Obstacles, Despite Legal Protections

November 2013

Although federal and state employment laws offer some protections to older workers on the job market, many job candidates over the age of 50 may be encountering difficulty. Admittedly, the job market has been tough in recent years. Full Article