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I got fired for keeping money someone dropped on the floor. The money did not belong to the company. Is this legal/
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Answered on February 26, 2013
Yes, it is legal. North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for any reason. It does not matter that the money did not...
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What right do I have for getting fired
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Answered on February 26, 2013
I do not mean to offend you, but I cannot understand your situation based on this statement. It seems like words are missing and some words are...
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Can i sue my last job for publicly humiliating me by terminating me in-front of other employees?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Probably not.
Do i have a sexual harassment case on my boss? I live in the hotel i work at and he let himself in n tried to kiss me.
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Answered on February 24, 2013
This certainly could be unlawful sexual harassment. I would need a little more information to make that determination however. I strongly...
Can my employer cut my salary by 20%? Do I have to agree to this? Are they required to give written notification?
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Answered on February 24, 2013
Yes, your employer can reduce your pay at any time it wants as long as it provides you with notice before the change. Even so, the employer is...
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A few days ago, my direct supervisor sent an email (me and 11 others) with a video clip entitled "Jesus Christ is my N*****"...
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Answered on February 22, 2013
It sounds like the attorneys who are telling you this are familiar with the law. There is almost no circumstance where one incident like this will...
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Can you get fired for failing a drug test if you never signed anything stating they could fire you for failing a drug test?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
Yes. North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and you can be fired for any reason. There is no need for an employee to sign a statement...
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Do I have a case in Small Claims against my former employer who never paid me my bonus?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
Not really clear on the facts. NC DOL would not be able to help you with this if you were only a contractor. However, you indicate that you...
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What if I'm forced to work a shift and unable due to childcare.
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Answered on February 22, 2013
Unfortunately, your employer is not required to accommodate your child care needs. Additionally, the employer is not required to allow you to move...
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Are non competition contracts legal in North Carolina ?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
Yes, non competition agreements are lawful in North Carolina. However, there are several specific legal requirements that must be met for a...