McNamee Hosea News & Press — 2015

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EEOC Looks to Help Employers Reduce Workplace Sexual Harassment

November 2015

A strong workforce is one of many things necessary to make a business successful. There are multiple ways in which this can be accomplished including keeping the workplace free of sexual harassment. While activities that constitute this behavior are prohibited under federal law, sexual harassment in the workplace does still happen. When it does it can be costly to an employer. Because the best way to deal with this matter is to prevent it from happening in the first place, it is vital that businesses take steps to keep workplaces free from sexual harassment. Full Article
Used Correctly, Employment Contracts Can Protect Business

November 2015

A strong workforce is an important part of running a strong business. Because of this, when it comes to hiring, in addition to getting the right person in each role, it is also important to take steps to protect your business. This may be accomplished via the use of an employment contracts. While the information included in an employment contract could vary depending on your business needs, there are certain elements that should be included, no matter what. Full Article
Study Finds Maryland Not at Top of List for Employee Lawsuits

October 2015

In the case of any business it is likely at some point it will find that another party has taken legal action against it. The reasons behind these lawsuits vary. Sometimes they are filed by employees who believe they have been discriminated against in the workplace. A recent study conducted by specialty insurer Hiscox, focused on this very thing in the United States. Full Article
Non Compete Agreements Could Dictate Future of Businesses

October 2015

There are multiple ways in which a contract could be used in an employment situation to benefit both parties. Employers might use a non compete to protect their business from things such as employees sharing trade secrets. Though generally signed at the start of the employment relationship, they do not go into effect until an employee no longer works for the employer. A salon business with locations in Maryland, recently took legal action based on this premise. Full Article
Maintaining Strong Relationships With High-Talent Employees

October 2015

One of the things that can play a big role in a business's success is the talent the business has on its workforce. Thus, retaining high-talent employees can be a very high priority for businesses. Losing a high-talent employee can be tough on an employer. In addition to losing that employee's talents, such a loss can also expose a business to the significant costs associated with trying to replace a valued employee. Full Article
Working with a Lawyer Can Keep Employment Litigation to a Minimum

October 2015

Business owners know a lot goes into making and keeping that business successful. While having a product or service that is in demand is of course a vital part of keeping a company going, equally important is how the business is run. Minimizing legal exposure can have a great impact on the bottom line. Matters leading to litigation could arise in many areas of the business, including where employees are concerned. Full Article
NLRB Decision Changes Joint Employer Status Standard

September 2015

There are many matters that businesses must address to be successful. Some of those matters include staying abreast of laws that pertain to their employees. The failure to adhere to the employment laws in place could result in costly litigation. Because employment laws are always changing it is important that businesses stay aware of those changes so they don't inadvertently violate any laws. Full Article
Retaliation Claims and Federal Employees

September 2015

Workers in all types of employment settings could find that they are being retaliated against in the workplace. This is true where federal employees are concerned as well. In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been keeping records on the topic and has identified some trends. Full Article
Business Successfully Defends Against Race Discrimination Claim

September 2015

In our last post we wrote about the importance of having and implementing a sexual harassment policy, in part because it may be used by an employer to defend against claims filed. Recently, an employer in another state used this defense against race discrimination and harassment claims that were leveled against it. Full Article