Two years ago, the nation's first bill of rights for domestic workers was enacted. Now, it appears several additional states may follow suit, including Maryland. These statutes that apply to domestic workers are meant to ensure they are paid at least minimum wage and...
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Cast of ‘Modern Family’ engages in contract dispute
Greenbelt area "Modern Family" viewers may have heard that the cast of the hit show recently filed a lawsuit against the show's producer in an effort to get out of their employment contracts. Television contracts are somewhat different than an ordinary contract, as...
Did Ann Curry get a fair separation deal when leaving “Today”?
Many people in Greenbelt saw Ann Curry's tearful goodbye on NBC's "Today" show yesterday. Curry was only one year into a three-year $30 million contract at the time of her departure as Matt Lauer's co-host, but the network reportedly demoted her due to lackluster...
Former banking execs pay $20M for breaking non-compete
Whenever an employee in the Maryland or Washington, D.C., area is asked to sign a covenant not to compete, it is very important that he or she fully understands the legal ramifications of the contract. Employers generally use non-compete agreements in order to limit...
Labor official: Employers must rein in social media policies
Last month in our Greenbelt Employment Law Blog, we discussed the termination of a retail CFO who was fired for allegedly posting company information on a social media website. More details of that case have now been revealed. It appears that accessories retailer...
Are unpaid internships legal in Maryland?
Many Greenbelt area businesses have interns. Often college students, interns are ambitious, educated and very eager to gain real-world work experience. As such, they are often willing to work for very little or no money--content to earn only a line of their resumes....
Hostess’ union workers could strike over contract, wages
Union workers at Hostess Brands, which operates several bakeries in Maryland, have announced that they will strike if wage cuts and an "unfair" contract is imposed while the company undergoes bankruptcy proceedings. Hostess is of course the maker of commercial baked...
Maryland city manager finalizes severance agreement
Drafting and negotiating a severance agreement is a very complex process. If you are separating from your employer, it is generally in your best interest to have any severance agreements reviewed by an employment law attorney. Often, these documents contain a general...