Can my place of employment terminate me for being out of work due to an injury that happened at home

Yes. You can be terminated in North Carolina for any reason including for an injury that keeps you from working. The only time that you could have...

Do i have any rights

Not sure of your question. Do you have any rights related to what? You may want to re-post this question.

Contractor or not?

I agree with Attorney Love. There is no need for a written contract. The issue is whether she is an employee or not and control over her work is...

I believe that I have been discriminated against. I applied for a promotion and was not selected but supervise the largest

If you believe you have been discriminated against due to sex, you must file a charge with the EEOC within 180 days of the adverse action. If you...

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I work in a restaurant in NC, is their any laws that say I can't work when I'm sick?

There are no North Carolina or federal employment laws that cover this specifically. If you have a serious health condition, work for a covered...

FMLA and short term disability are not legally related related. There is nothing in the law that requires FMLA and short term disability to run...

What steps do I need to take to modify my limited driving privileges due to new employment?

This is really not an employment question so I modified the Practice area.

Can my employer "clarify"/change the maternity leave policy after I request it? Am I entitled to a second "maternity leave" ?

Employers are not required to offer maternity leave. However, if the employer is covered by the FMLA and the employee is eligble for FMLA, then...

My employer has been adjusting my time card in order to not have me go over 40 hours a week, is this legal?

Both State and Federal wage and hour law require employers to pay non-exempt employees for all hours actually worked. If you are non-exempt, then...

What happens if we give a fake degree to our employer?

It is a civil matter unless you are applying for a government job. Your employer could fire you for the "fake" degree though.