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If the employer has 15 or more employees, it would be subject to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. That law prohibits an employer from terminating...

Can my employer fire me after two years of employment for results of my background check.

Yes, the employer can fire you. The question is: can you file a legal claim? You can file a claim for wrongful termination if the termination...

What comes next after I file a charge of discrimination with the eeoc ?

A copy of the charge of discrimination you filed will be sent to your employer by the EEOC. The EEOC mediation unit will offer mediation to the...

I have applied for a promotion in the company work for. HR has requested permission from my division manger for an interview.

Yes, she can legally do this unless there is some unlawful motive for her to stall such as unlawful discrimination or unlawful retaliation.

My employer lied and said I disrespected a client using profanity to stop me from collecting unemployment. That is defamation?

I agree with Attorney Montgomery and Attorney Love. I will add that if the "defamation" was only communicated to the Division of Employment...

Can a former employer stop me from seeking employment?

Attorney Davis is correct. In North Carolina, courts will enforce covenants not to compete. As long as the agreement is supported by appropriate...

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On my last paycheck I notice they took a deduction for time off that had already been paid. Can they do that?

I am not exactly sure what happened. You are entitled to your vacation pay when your employment ends as long as the employer does not have a...

If I volunteer to participate on my employer's Relay for Life team, are they required to pay me for that time?

No. Your employer is not required to pay you for time you spend on volunteer charitable activities even if the employer is a sponsor of those...

Would it be suitable to take a lawsuit against a place of employment?

You can only file a claim for unlawful harassment if the harassment is based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability or age 40...

Do i have a discrimination suite if they move me off the boss job and give it to a man

I really do not understand what you have written. You may want to re-post it and focus on your spelling/grammar. In any case, there are laws that...