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EMP Law Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2024 Edition

EMP Law is proud to announce that several of our attorneys were featured in the Best Lawyers 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. These prestigious accolades are determined through Best Lawyers’ peer review research process, which honor the top 5% of private practice legal talent across the country. Learn more about the methodology by clicking here. Best...

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What Is the NC Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations?

When you suffer a work injury, you need to act quickly. You need to seek medical attention through your employer as soon as possible for the best chances of recovery. And you need to report your injuries to the proper authorities to preserve your workers’ compensation rights. Is there a statute of limitations on workers’ comp claims in North...

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What Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment in North Carolina?

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...

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When Does Workers’ Comp Start Paying in North Carolina?

If you are injured on the job in North Carolina, you may wonder when workers’ comp will start paying. Workers’ compensation is designed to provide financial assistance to workers injured or who become ill while performing job-related duties. Here’s what you need to know about when workers’ comp starts paying in North Carolina. For immediate assistance from an experienced...

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Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) Benefits in North Carolina

Workplace injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of the type of job you have or the industry you work in. If you get hurt on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation, including Temporary Partial Disability benefits. Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits are designed to help injured workers who can return to work in a limited capacity....

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How to Sue Your Employer for Unpaid Wages in North Carolina

However 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...

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Guide to North Carolina Non-Compete Agreement Laws

When 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...

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Can I Sue for Unpaid Overtime in North Carolina?

If 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...

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Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Workers’ Compensation Benefits

When you are injured and cannot return to work, you may receive temporary total disability benefits (TTD) to cover a portion of your lost wages until you recover. Every North Carolina employer must cover injuries from workplace accidents with workers’ compensation insurance. When your doctor orders you not to return to work after an injury, you might be eligible for...

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Is It Illegal to Discuss Wages in North Carolina?

Have 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...

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