Former employer drops pay wages to minimum wage, when an employee leaves without notice. Is this legal in NC?
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Answered on January 26, 2014
This is not the law in North Carolina. In NC, the promised wages are those that the employer promises to pay you at any point in time and not just...
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What is the time limits for filing wrongful termination or retaliation for filing a HIPPA violation in NC?
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Answered on January 26, 2014
Very important to keep in mind that HIPAA only covers three types of entities: a health care provider, a health plan or a health care clearing...
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Hello i have not been put on the schedule for over a month at my place of employment, filled for unemployment but was put into
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Answered on January 25, 2014
At this time, probably nothing except make sure that you promptly respond to any requests for information from the DES. If you receive a...
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Is it discrimination on nationality?
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Answered on January 25, 2014
What you feel is neither right nor wrong because it is a feeling. However, our employment laws in NC protect employees and applicants from certain...
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If I work for company A, and freelance for an ex-employee while still working for Company A, can they sue me after firing me?
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Answered on January 25, 2014
Yes, it is possible that you could be terminated for this conduct and could be sued as well. There are a couple of legal claims that I imagine the...
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Can employer force an employee to work overtime without notice even if the employee must pick up a child from school?
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Answered on January 24, 2014
No, the employer cannot force you to work overtime. However, the employer can fire you if you refuse to work overtime.
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Do I have a law suit against my employer
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Answered on January 22, 2014
In North Carolina, people who are employed by towns and cities are at-will employees who can be terminated at any time for any reason. If your...
Can i be denied employment because I don't have 20/20 vision without my contacts.
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Answered on January 20, 2014
Yes. You can be denied employment for any reason. It is possible that this requirement violates the law if your condition constitutes a...
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Can I be terminated for not disclosing a criminal record even though my background check came back clean and fine?
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Answered on January 20, 2014
Yes, you can be terminated. North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be terminated for any reason. You can only sue if the...
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I need a lawyer for my hearing
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Answered on January 15, 2014
We would really need to know the type of hearing. You should retain an attorney who is experienced in the type of hearing that you will be...