I was fired from my employer after being injured in an off site incident

North Carolina is an employment at will state and you can be fired for any reason. The law does not require an employer to accommodate a...

The problem is that it really depends on the background check. Employers use a variety of background checking companies and request varying levels...

Can I file for unemployement if my current full time job is not paying enough due to not having enough work for me to do.

There are occasions when an employee is entitled to unemployment because of a lack of work even if there is some work available. You should...

What is the average rate for an unemployment lawyer to handle an over the phone appeal hearing?

I think attorneys may be hesitant to answer this question in an open forum such as this. I recommend contacting some attorneys to see what they...

An employer can reduce your salary at any time. However, they violate Wage and Hour law if they do so without notification. I am attaching a link...

Does the circumstance below qualify as a hostile work enviroment?

This situation, while uncomfortable, would not be considered a unlawful hostile environment. In North Carolina only certain types conduct on the...

Can you get unemployment after you was denied for misconduct? Is it easy? I appealed. Do you think I lost ? please help

Unfortunately, there is little that can be done at this point. The hearing is over and Appeals Referee Livingstone will issue a written decision...

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Can you sue for punitive damages for unfair discharge after employment hearing?

I agree with Attorney Montgomery. If you were discharged for bringing safety concerns to light, it is possible that you have a wrongful firing...

Accusations, threats removal from a seniority bid shift, humiliation in front of colleagues, just to name a few. Hostile?

Probably hostile in the everyday sense. However, you can file a legal claim for hostile work environment only when the conduct is directed to you...

Complained about not being paid overtime. Got fired a week Later for reasons that were untrue. Boss won't pay me.

I completely agree with Attorney Puryear. You should consult with an employment attorney as soon as possible.