Working conditions in NC

Breaks are not required for employees over the age of 16. I am attaching hereto a link to the NC DOL's FAQ. The answer is included in FAQ Number 1.

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Can my employer have me on unpaid leave with no explanation and nothing in writing (teacher for Wake County Public Schools)?

Yes, your employer can place you on indefinite suspension. If HR is telling you to go to the principal then you should go to the principal.

I need to know how could i get my back pay from NC unemployment .

You should file an appeal with the Division of Employment Security. There will be an explanation on the Determination that you received on how to...

What can I do about my boss sexually harassing me and then threatening my job because I rejected him?

Sexual harassment is unlawful. However, I think it is very important for you to speak to an experienced employment attorney about this situation. ...

What steps do I need to take if I feel I was treated unfairly by my employer. What rights have been violated specifically

If you are a non-exempt employee, your employer must pay you for all hours worked. The employer may not deduct from your pay any items that are not...

I was terminated from my job according to my employer due to "reduction in force (Position Elimination). Do I have a case?

The only way to know if you have a case is to consult with an experienced employment attorney about your situation. I strongly recommend that you...

If administrative employee is fired w/in the 30 day "at will"employment window in retaliation for whistle blowing--can they sue?

If you engaged in protected activity, and the employer fired you for it, then you can sue the employer if all other requirements are met. It does...

Can your employer force you to secure the workplace before others arrive in the morning?

No the employer cannot make you do anything you do not want to do. However the employer can fire you for refusing.

North Carolina is an employment-at-will state in which you can be fired for any reason. If you smelled like alcohol, or someone lied and said you...

I quit my job for justifiable reasons, was denied unemployment, but my former employer agreed to pay me 6 months of unemployment

The employer cannot pay you for unemployment; only the NC DES can do that. An employer can agree to give you a severance package. The agreement...