Finding the right employment lawyer in North Carolina can significantly impact the outcome of your case, whether you’re facing workplace discrimination, negotiating a contract, or dealing with wrongful termination. Finding the best employment lawyer for your specific needs requires more than a cursory online search. If you are wondering how to find a good employment lawyer in North Carolina,...
Continue ReadingUsually, non-citizens working to obtain U.S. immigration benefits quickly become familiar with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and its routine and extensive processing delays. USCIS’s Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, has fallen victim to excessive delays, resulting in the expected Form I-751 processing time taking longer than a conditional permanent resident card. If you...
Continue ReadingAre you feeling like your employer may be discriminating against you because of your age? Are there blatant comments or actions being made regarding your age? As with any workplace discrimination, age discrimination can be challenging to identify and prove. This blog will briefly discuss what qualifies as age discrimination and eight signs of age discrimination in the workplace....
Continue ReadingLearning that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has denied your green card application can feel like a life-derailing setback. If that happens, you’ll likely wonder, If my green card is denied, can I apply again? In short, yes, you can usually reapply. However, whether you should—or even need to reapply to get your green card—depends on...
Continue ReadingBecoming a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process takes many steps and years. But are there significant differences between U.S. citizenship vs. naturalization? In short, naturalization is one way to obtain U.S. citizenship. Naturalized citizens have essentially the same legal rights as those who obtained citizenship in another way. The primary difference, then, is the naturalization process. Contact EMP...
Continue ReadingUsually, an employee must be fired to sue for wrongful termination. However, a former employee who technically quit may still be able to bring a wrongful discharge claim in the form of a constructive discharge or constructive dismissal claim. Proving constructive discharge can be challenging as it requires the employer to essentially force the employee’s hand and make them...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re injured at work, workers’ compensation is designed to help cover the costs of medical care, lost wages, and recovery. But when your injury requires surgery, understanding how much you might receive in a settlement can feel incredibly overwhelming. Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to quantify the average workers’ comp settlement for surgery. The outcome of each case depends...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ comp head injury settlements can be substantial and can be pivotal in helping you recover financially, physically, and emotionally from a head injury at work. The type and amount of settlement can vary significantly depending on the kind of head injury, the benefits you are eligible for, and whether you also have a viable civil lawsuit. At EMP...
Continue ReadingImagine waking up one morning, ready to tackle the day, only to find an email in your inbox that leaves you stunned: sorry, we’re suspending you from work. No explanation, no warning, just a vague message that your boss has sidelined you. You start questioning everything—can they do this to me? What did I do wrong? Is this even...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured at work in North Carolina, you might wonder, Who pays for health insurance while I’m on workers’ compensation? or, Does my employer have to pay my health insurance while I’m on workers’ comp? These are valid concerns, as medical bills can pile up quickly. Let’s dive into these important questions and shed some light on...
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