North Carolina and federal statutes outlaw harassment in the workplace and provide remedies for employees suffering in hostile work environments. But while kindness and civility should be the prevailing culture in every workspace, the law does not prohibit every disrespectful encounter. So how can you tell when behavior at work has tipped into illegal harassment and hostility? We can...
Continue ReadingHowever many benefits you receive from your job, the main benefit your employer must provide is proper payment. After all, getting paid is the reason most of us work. Unfortunately, many employers fail to honor their most basic obligation to compensate their employees. In 2021, the U.S. Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $230 million in unpaid wages for...
Continue ReadingWorkers have a right to engage in employment without fearing the consequences if they resist sexual harassment or complain of racial discrimination. Unfortunately, these and other unfair and unjust practices occur in workplaces throughout North Carolina. In this post, the EMP Law team explores laws protecting workers against retaliation and provides examples of workplace retaliation. Our experienced employment lawyers...
Continue ReadingWhen you work for a company, you may receive more than your salary and benefits. You may also learn a host of new skills and have access to proprietary information about how the company operates. Because of this, employers often ask for you to sign a non-compete agreement in NC as a condition of working for them. Under the...
Continue ReadingFinancial and employment security is vital to having a stable life and providing for yourself and your loved ones. An employer who fires you for illegal reasons jeopardizes that stability, and you may have a legal claim against them. You can file a wrongful termination lawsuit in North Carolina to enforce your rights and receive fair compensation. At EMP...
Continue ReadingIf you worked overtime and have not been paid by your employer, you may have a compensation claim. If you believe your North Carolina employer is not paying overtime wages appropriately, EMP Law can help. We have a long history of success in representing clients facing all types of employment issues, including unpaid overtime lawsuits. Give our North Carolina employment...
Continue ReadingYour time and labor are valuable. They are even more valuable when you work overtime. Make sure you receive every cent your work is worth by understanding the overtime laws in North Carolina. And if your employer does not pay by the rules, you can recover everything you are owed by speaking to EMP Law’s experienced employment attorneys. With offices...
Continue ReadingWork is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. So what do North Carolina labor laws say about breaks during the workday? Unfortunately, there are very few federal or NC labor laws about breaks at work. In fact, neither federal nor North Carolina labor laws require employers to give employees rest or meal breaks if they are over the...
Continue ReadingHave you talked to your coworkers about your pay? Can you be fired for discussing salary and wages? In many places of work, it’s taboo to talk about how much money everyone makes. Regardless of the workplace culture, it is not against the law in North Carolina or any other state to talk about wages. Under the National Labor Relations...
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to employment, is North Carolina an at-will state? Yes, it is. Fortunately, there are some exceptions to this employment rule, and EMP Law can champion your rights. Let’s look at what North Carolina at-will employment means and your legal rights against job termination. For immediate assistance with your employment matter, please contact us online or call...
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