Howard Stern's 'Bizarre' Rules For Staff Exposed In Shock Lawsuit
theblast.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Leslie Kuhn, Howard Stern's former assistant, has sued Stern and his wife Beth in New York Supreme Court, alleging wrongful termination and a hostile work environment marked by strict and invasive NDA rules covering personal and business matters.
- Kuhn managed the Sterns' Hamptons home and Beth’s extensive feline rescue operations, and despite a promised salary increase to $265,000 plus an $80,000 bonus, she was fired two months after the raise.
- The lawsuit seeks to render the NDA unenforceable, arguing it unfairly restricts Kuhn from discussing her employment experience while allowing the Sterns to speak freely about her.
- Previous former staff have publicly accused Howard Stern of underpaying employees despite his wealth, with some describing the workplace as "frightening" and citing disorganized business practices.
- Notably, "Stuttering John" Melendez revealed he earned only $20,000 annually with Stern but significantly increased his salary after leaving to work for Jay Leno, highlighting dissatisfaction with Stern's management.
