Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), many North Carolina employees have the right to take leave to handle certain situations in their personal lives. Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for any of the following reasons: Birth of a...
Independent contractors enter into agreements to perform certain services in exchange for payment. This is different from the type of work that involves an employment contract. Employment contracts are one way to establish an employer-employee relationship. Contracts...
Most of our readers in North Carolina probably know that discrimination in the workplace is a violation of federal law. Discrimination can come in many forms—it could be based on gender, race, religion, national origin or even a disability, for example. However, what...
Many North Carolina residents are religious and believe strongly in their faith. Of course, that is their right. Still, it can be problematic if that infiltrates the workplace and employers are accused of infringing on the rights of others. If the religious observance...
You just took the first step in vindicating your rights and fighting back by filing your Fayetteville, North Carolina, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge. But, now what? First, register with the EEOC After you file your charge, register with the...
Every job in North Carolina has certain requirements employees must perform. These requirements vary from job to job, but generally, people need to be able to perform the requirements in order to have the job. However, some people have disabilities that may prevent...
Like other states, North Carolina has laws requiring employers to pay workers their wages and to do so promptly. If employers fail to meet this obligation, then under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act, an employee may file a lawsuit to recover their missing wages....
Most people probably think that wage and hour issues with their employers are fairly straightforward: you do the work and the employer pays you the agreed-upon wages. Unfortunately, it isn’t always this simple. But, North Carolina has wage and hour laws that are...
Whether your job is part of your lifelong ambitions or simply a means to pay your bills, part of working is getting the wages your employer promised. Unfortunately, employers often make confusing policies about overtime and performance standards. Sometimes, it can...
Our jobs are often a big part of our lives, which is why having a positive, safe working environment is incredibly important. Working in a toxic or abusive environment can cause employees to feel unsafe, unwelcome, and generally uncomfortable. If an employee has...
