McNamee Hosea News & Press — 2013

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Employers Can Proactively Address Sexual Harassment

May 2013

Prince George’s County readers likely know that an employer who conditions performance evaluations, advancement opportunities, or other terms of employment on the receipt of sexual favors -- such as asking for a date -- might soon be facing a sexual harassment lawsuit. Full Article
Employee Rights and Social Media

May 2013

In the experience of many Prince George’s County employees, the line between personal and work life may not be as distinct as it once was. It seems that social media is playing an increasing role in the workplace. It may not always be clear whether an employee’s posts can be fair game to other audiences, such as employers. Full Article
Will Disparate Impact Testing Affect Prince George's County?

April 2013

On behalf of McNamee, Hosea, Jernigan, Kim, Greenan & Lynch, P.A. posted in Employment Agreements on Thursday, April 18, 2013. Prince George's County readers have likely read numerous media accounts involving lawsuits over disputed terms in employment agreements. Our last post, for example, referenced the highly publicized example of the teachers' union in the District of Columbia suing the District for an alleged breach of the union's collective bargaining agreement. Full Article
Educational Reforms Might Implicate Employment Laws

April 2013

Maryland readers may have heard about a proposal made by Rushern Baker, a county executive, to take control of the Prince George's County school system. In fact, over 16,000 residents of Prince George's County recently attended a town hall meeting on the proposal. Full Article
Well-written Employment Agreements May Minimize Bad Press

April 2013

At-will employment is a common phrase found in many Maryland employment agreements. Typically, the terms of that employment relationship allow either party to terminate the agreement, at any time, and without cause. Yet when an employer chooses to act on an at-will provision, it often makes the news. Full Article
Reduction In Force May Affect Hundreds Of Maryland Employees

March 2013

There are small signs that the recession may be over. Indications of an improving economy may include improved sales in several industries, rising housing prices, increased factory production, higher corporate profits reported on Standard & Poor's 500 Index, stabilized or even declining unemployment rates, and increased consumer spending. Full Article