McNamee Hosea News & Press — 2014

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Law Protecting Transgender Marylanders to Take Effect This Fall

May 2014

​Transgender Marylanders can no longer legally be discriminated against in employment, public accommodations, credit or housing thanks to a law signed on May 15 by Gov. Martin O'Malley. The bill was passed in both the Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates in March by comfortable margins. Full Article
Kevin M. Elden and Matthew C. Tedesco appointed as Principals

May 2014

Mr. Elden represents local, regional and national businesses, individuals and trusts in Real Estate, Corporate and Banking transactional matters. His practice focuses on the purchase sale, development, management and leasing of real property, while expanding the firm’s agricultural, environmental and natural resource practice. Full Article
Intern Harassment Bill Withdrawn in Maryland

April 2014

There are a number of laws that dictate what behavior is acceptable in the workplace. For example, employees are protected by law from being discriminated against or harassed based on age, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation and national origin. However, not everyone is protected under this law. Full Article
Woman Awarded $1 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit

April 2014

Employers in Maryland have the right to fire employees for a wide range of reasons. A worker may be underperforming, violating workplace rules or no longer needed in a position. Many employees may feel as though they have been fired unfairly, but the fact is that in general, employers can terminate an employment contract at any time. Full Article
Johns Hopkins Hospital at the Center of Wage Dispute

April 2014

Violations of wage laws are among the most contentious issues facing business owners and employees in Maryland. While there are strict regulations in place that are intended to protect both sides of the issue, it is more likely that we will read about an employee's rights being violated in terms of inadequate minimum wage, unpaid overtime and other similar violations. Full Article