How long does a employer have to wright someone up in NC?

The law provides no time limit. Your employer could give you a write up for something you did in 1975 if it wants to.

Do I have a solid chance of winning an unlawful termination case?

Honestly, if we base the answer to this just on the information you provided, the answer would be a solid no. North Carolina is an...

Title VII and ERISA: I have sued my employer for Title VII and retaliation, how can I amend my complaint to add the ERISA charge

I assume that you are in federal court, if so the rule is Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15. If this case has been going on for awhile, you will...

Is it legal for my employer for my 8 -5 part time job of 12 years, to fire me if I work or volunteer for anyone after 5pm?

Unfortunately, yes, it is lawful in North Carolina. As an employee-at-will, you can be terminated for any reason. The only time you can file a...

I am being threatened with retaliation after complaining. Do I have to wait for them to complete the act before suing?

In order to bring a retaliation claim, you must have engaged in a protected activity, suffer a materially adverse action, and be able to show a...

I signed a 9 month employment contract that will expire in May 2015. What are the implications of me breeching this contract?

The agreement/contract you signed will provide the answer to this question. Generally parties are only entitled to the remedies that are spelled...

Can I sue my employer regardless if I was unable to file an EEOC claim?

I am not completely clear on what happened at the EEOC. If you wish to file a claim under federal employment discrimination laws, you must file a...

It certainly is possible that there could be a legal claim, but there are many more facts needed. The only way to get a complete answer is to...

Does a "written" disciplinary warning have to be made a part of employee's personnel file to be valid?

No. There is no requirement that the warning be placed in the employee's personnel file unless the employer is the State or Federal government in...

Unemployment question

There are few situations where you can resign and be eligible for unemployment benefits. However, in that cases the "good cause" or the reason you...