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What is the time frame on discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination for the state of North Carolina not federal?
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Answered on July 09, 2014
Most federal discrimination claims must be filed with the EEOC within 180 days of the last act of discrimination. If you do not file within that...
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My bosses team up against me and other staff members cursing and constantly downing us. Assault and abuse to kids as well.
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Answered on July 02, 2014
Mistreatment, bullying or harassment is not unlawful unless it is due to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability or age 40 or older...
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I was forced to resign or be terminated-what about unemployment benefits?
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Answered on July 02, 2014
Depends on the circumstances. In almost all cases, if you resign or quit, you will not be able to draw unemployment benefits. The only exception...
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Wages
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Answered on July 02, 2014
Employers must pay earned wages on a specific date. The employer is required to advise its employees in advance when the pay date will occur. An...
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If payroll overpays me is there a point where I can just keep the money?
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Answered on July 02, 2014
The law allows an employer to recover any overpayment of wages. Not sure what the limitations period it, but l am sure it is years.
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Hello,
OK so today I'm sick feel like I have a virus or stomach bug. Diarrhea and threw up 5 times! So I called into work.
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Answered on June 29, 2014
North Carolina is an employment-at-will jurisdiction and you can be fired for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all. Your boss can legally...
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Protocol of HR upon Termination
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Answered on June 26, 2014
No claim for wrongful termination based on these facts. North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for any reason. You...
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Can I be fired for alleged harassment; however the employee that is alleging harassment was actually harassing me one week prior
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Answered on June 26, 2014
Sure, you can be fired. North Carolina is an employment-at-will state where you can be fired for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all. The...
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I was asked to resign or be fired will I still receive my unemployment benefits
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Answered on June 26, 2014
Tough situation. If you resigned, then there will be almost no chance that you will get unemployment. It is always better to be fired than to...
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Maternity leave for teacher in NC and "required" training during summer..
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Answered on June 25, 2014
If you are on maternity leave covered by FMLA, you are not required to go to the training if it is during your approved leave. Additionally, the...