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I believe that my husband was wrongfully terminiated from his job due to "improper conduct", which was not true.
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Answered on November 02, 2012
North Carolina is an employment-at-will state where an employer can terminate an employee for any reason. An employee can only file a wrongful...
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Is it illegal in the state of North Carolina to not post a work schedule so that the ones scheduled can see their hours?
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Answered on November 02, 2012
No law requires the employer to post a schedule or to tell you about the schedule.
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What can I do about sexual harrassment in my building?
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Answered on November 02, 2012
The law that covers sexual harassment specifically assigns liability to the "employer." Liability attaches to employers and not people so sexual...
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Can an employer take away my vacation days because I left on a satuday day that we were working.
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Answered on November 02, 2012
Employers in North Carolina are not required to give employees any type of PTO. If the employer offers PTO, then it can put any restrictions on...
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Is this wrongful termination?
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Answered on November 01, 2012
Being given 2 different reasons for termination is not, by itself wrongful termination. However, if there is a basis for wrongful termination then...
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I was terminated for calling the police concerning my employers child. He was threading violence at the local high school.
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Answered on November 01, 2012
I agree with Attorney Puryear. The issue is specifically with "public policy" and how that is defined. If you are terminated in violation of the...
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Can an employer fire someone who was punished by suspension while on suspension for letting someone work off clock?
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Answered on October 31, 2012
North Carolina is an employment-at-will state. An employee can be fired for any reason other than an unlawful one. In general, you can file a...
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Are there any laws in the state of North Carolina pertaining to companies being unable to sue employees after their termination?
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Answered on October 31, 2012
No law prohibits an employer from suing a current or former employee for any valid legal claim that it has against the employee. Your friend...
How long does an employer have to respond once receiving a charge from the EEOC?
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Answered on October 31, 2012
The EEOC sends a copy of your charge to your employer within 10 days of filing and requests a written Position Statement. The Position Statement is...
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Do i have legal recourse for being made to violate state and federal epa laws at my job?
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Answered on October 30, 2012
In general, employees can file legal complaints against their employers if they are subjected to adverse actions because (1) they refuse to violate...