When you put in long hours doing productive work out in the workplace, you want to feel welcome and respected. At the very least, employees expect fair treatment. Unfortunately, some employers fail to provide such a healthy workspace, and examples of unfair labor practices by unions and employers abound. Federal and state employment laws protect workers’ rights. But not...
Continue ReadingYou may be entitled to compensation if you have been discriminated against in the workplace. In North Carolina, federal and state laws protect employees from certain disparate treatment and unlawful discrimination. At EMP Law, our Winston-Salem and Charlotte employment discrimination lawyers can help you initiate a legal claim against your employer if you have been mistreated. This post examines the fundamentals of employment...
Continue ReadingDiscrimination based on age is a problem that continues to plague American workplaces. It happens when an employer treats an employee or job applicant less favorably due to their age. According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, over 10,000 workers filed age discrimination claims with the agency in 2022. In the Tarheel State, it is illegal to discriminate...
Continue ReadingIn North Carolina, labor laws can be complex, so it may be challenging to understand what rights you are entitled to as an employee. North Carolina labor laws for salaried employees outline specific regulations regarding wages, overtime, and benefits, which can further complicate matters. If you believe your rights have been violated, you should reach out to an experienced employment...
Continue ReadingIf you are injured at work and seek workers’ compensation benefits, you’ll receive a lot of unsolicited advice, mostly about what you should and could do. However, knowing what not to do while on workers’ compensation is equally essential. As an injured employee, you might be entitled to medical and wage replacement benefits while you recover from a workplace...
Continue ReadingFinding 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. The average...
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...
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