Statements falsely impugning character and accusing criminal conduct, made in online formats, are actionable as defamation in North Carolina. The...

Failure to pay all wages earned for time worked is a violation of the NC Wage and Hour Act. Employers are required to maintain accurate records of...

It is unlikely that an independent contractor, once terminated, will be allowed to receive benefits under the North Carolina unemployment insurance...

Legal protections in these circumstances might be found in the Family and Medical Leave Act, which applies to employers with 50 or more employees...

Employers are obligated under North Carolina wage and hour law to pay wages for all time actually worked. A policy of refusing to pay for all hours...

A promised bonus would constitute wages earned under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act. A failure to pay a promised bonus, if all of the terms...

If the case is in North Carolina state court, an affidavit opposing summary judgment must be served on opposing party at least 2 business days...

In the absence of a written lease, a tenant is presumed to be a tenant at sufferance, and can be evicted at any time. The landlord-tenant act...

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You need to consult immediately with an experienced employment attorney to receive confidential advice regarding the steps you will need to take to...

If you genuinely believe that your life is being threatened, you should contact law enforcement first rather than trying to find a lawyer.