McNamee Hosea News & Press

Federal Court Ruling May Impact Wage and Hour Laws For Interns

July 2013

Internships are practically a rite of summer for many government agencies located in Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County. Traditionally, such unpaid relationships were perceived as a benefit to both employer and intern alike. Full Article

Supreme Court Ruling May Prompt Revision of Employment Contracts

June 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act this week has implications beyond marriage. Full Article

Supreme Court Rules Doma Unconstitutional. Estate Tax Ramification for Same Sex Couples in Maryland.

June 2013

In 1996, Congress enacted the Defense of Marriage Act which amended the Dictionary Act to define “marriage” and “spouse” as excluding same-sex partners. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States, in U.S. v. Windsor, ruled that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is unconstitutional. Full Article

College Park Grants $500K Tax Credit for Student Housing Development

June 2013

The College Park City Council voted 4-2 on June 18 to award a $500,000 city tax credit to the developers of a student housing complex, but some council members objected, arguing that the city should not devote so much funding to a finished building project. Full Article

EEOC Files Sex Discrimination Suit in Baltimore Federal Court

June 2013

Given the proximity to Washington, D.C., Maryland companies might be expected to abide by employment discrimination laws, particularly Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. That famous law provides protection to workers from adverse employer actions motivated by race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Full Article

Esther A. Streete and Charles H. Henderson Featured in What’s Up Annapolis Leading Lawyers Edition

June 2013

Congratulations to Esther A. Streete and Charles H. Henderson, the newly appointed Principals at McNamee Hosea. Full Article

Maryland Resident Settles Wrongful Termination Claim With SEC

June 2013

Federal government workers often express deep commitment to their public interest careers. The same devotion may not be felt when it comes to living in the nation's capitol, however. Rather, many federal workers prefer to live in the slower paced, residential communities bordering Washington, D.C. Full Article

Employment Agreement Can Ensure Graceful Transition to Next Job

June 2013

Some human resources professionals estimate that the average American worker will hold as many as ten jobs during his or her lifetime. Readers in Prince George’s County have certainly read stories about reductions in force and layoffs during the recent recession. Full Article

Severance Agreements for Peace of Mind

May 2013

The topic of severance agreements might invoke various associations among Prince George’s County employees. Some might regard the term as a euphemism for getting fired. Others, given the recent economic recession, might have heard the term used in the context of reductions in force or layoffs. Full Article

Employment Agreements Minimize Most, But Not All Litigation

May 2013

Workers in Prince George’s County and greater Maryland may have signed an employment agreement when they began their current jobs. Often, such employment contracts contain standard provisions, relating to material terms such as compensation, leave benefits, retirement plans, employer-provided healthcare, and termination procedures. Full Article

McNamee Hosea News & Press — 2013