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Living Radio Legend Leaving

TomCarten said:
George Graham is a legend, but he's got a comfortable berth at 89.9, unless there is an NPR place that needs a good producer.
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I think we're a little loosey-goosey with the definition of "legend" around here. I guess it was meant as a joke initially?

I would agree that Harry West, deserved or not, comes closest to "legend" status at least in a local sense. Maybe a few of those other WARM guys from back in the day, but otherwise there are no legends here.

Still, I also heard Frankie Warren's getting ready to bail. Also not a legend. A fixture, okay. Legend? C'mon.
 
A legend needs some story or uniqueness behind it. Bob Neilson was a legend, no doubt about it; Ron Schacht was a legend while he was here, and might well be one where he's working now.
 
TomCarten said:
...Ron Schacht was a legend while he was here, and might well be one where he's working now...
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Where is Ron now? Anyone know? Last I heard he was in Iowa.
 
Ron, great guy, engineering legend, and I believe he's in Iowa.

I want to get back to the non-compete thing in PA.

Is it or is it not true and if true, can anyone provide a substantiating link that broadcast non-competes are no longer legal in PA. It IS true in New York, easy enough to find. Have not had any luck finding similar documentation in PA.

Anybody have any clue?
 
Nokmo True said:
TomCarten said:
George Graham is a legend, but he's got a comfortable berth at 89.9, unless there is an NPR place that needs a good producer.
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I think we're a little loosey-goosey with the definition of "legend" around here. I guess it was meant as a joke initially?

I would agree that Harry West, deserved or not, comes closest to "legend" status at least in a local sense. Maybe a few of those other WARM guys from back in the day, but otherwise there are no legends here.

Still, I also heard Frankie Warren's getting ready to bail. Also not a legend. A fixture, okay. Legend? C'mon.
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I think George Graham is a legend; his long-running shows are unique (especially Home Grown) and he's a real pro. George has made a true impact within our area and has provided a platform for some now highly-successful bands. Harry West - certainly a legend.
 
NigelWick said:
A bill was introduced in the house. It never got anywhere. No competes are still legal in PA.
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A friend has been working without a contract, actually her contract expired, more than a year ago. No new contract was offered but her employment continues.

In her original contract there was a six month non-compete.

She is of the opinion that the non-compete began ticking when her contract expired and now having worked nearly a year since it's expiration, she claims the non-compete has run out.

I say the non-compete begins the day you leave their employ, contract previously expired or no. I hope I'm wrong but I think I'm right.

Anyone have any thoughts or experience with anything similar?
 
That is a very good question....does the continued payment under the terms of the old contract mean that all the other related items in the contract remain in force? I would think she could claim the non-compete ran out when the contract expired.
 
Back when I was doing mornings on JR a weekly guest was a local attorney who gave free legal advice on the air. I actually approached him with this question. He couldn't find any documentation but told me that Pennsylvania IS a right-to-work state and you technically can not be prohibited from making a living in your field if given the opportunity. The question IS---do you have the time or wherewithall to enter into a court battle because you can bet your Aunt Gertie's Chihuahua that's what you're in for.
 
As long as you continue to work for them, the terms of the contract stand, including the non-compete. If not on a legal ground, you'll still be too hot of a potato to hire for fear of going to court.

Also, did she have an automatic renewal?
 
Nokmo True said:
Ron, great guy, engineering legend, and I believe he's in Iowa.

I want to get back to the non-compete thing in PA.

Is it or is it not true and if true, can anyone provide a substantiating link that broadcast non-competes are no longer legal in PA. It IS true in New York, easy enough to find. Have not had any luck finding similar documentation in PA.

Anybody have any clue?
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True, Non-competes in media have been taken off the books by the legislature in NY state.
 
Non competes still exist in PA. Because its a right to work state, though, they are often limited. Its up to the judge. Often 90 days is enforced...I've seen 6 months enforced too...beyond that they are often not enforced. Can't point you to where this is in print. The PA law (or lack thereof) is very sketchy.

KF
 
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