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Can I add a percentage on to my unpaid wages when I take my former employer to small claims and how much
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Answered on September 22, 2012
I agree with Attorney Gunter. Under the NC Wage and Hour Act, you can receive unpaid wages, liquidated damages (an amount that is double the unpaid...
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If you reported a racial slur that was not directed toward but that you were offended by and now your supervisor is telling you
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Answered on September 22, 2012
In general, I agree with the other attorneys. However, North Carolina has some rules that you need to be aware of. First, under North Carolina...
I was fired after only three weeks.
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Answered on September 21, 2012
North Carolina is an employment-at-will state and, as Attorney Corby notes, you can be fired for any reason. Unless the termination is motivated...
Can I be fired while on disability from my job?
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Answered on September 21, 2012
I agree with Attorney Spencer. The short answer is, yes, you can be fired. Keep in mind that short term or long term disability is simply a form...
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My friend fainted at work yesterday because of carbon monoxide poisoning. she was the 3rd employe to faint that day. the first
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Answered on September 21, 2012
I agree with the Attorney who posted above. What has the employer done in response to the issue? If this situation is a threat to health, going...
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What can I do about a principle that has told my wife that our child is mentaly disturbed
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Answered on September 20, 2012
I do not know what the principal meant by mentally disturbed. However, if she has ADHD and OCD, she mostly likely has rights under a number of...
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Do i have a case against my subway employer? he takes out more money for "taxes" than he should?
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Answered on September 20, 2012
If the owner is unlawfully deducting wages, then you would have a claim for those wages. You can file a claim for those wages with the NC DOL. ...
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I was recently fired from my job because, the latino's on the job did not come to work for three days.
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Answered on September 19, 2012
If you are not Latino, it is possible that you have a claim for discrimination. If the Latino employees caused you to be fired because you are not...
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I think i was wrongfuly termated. i was out of work on wednesday due to court then worked at my second job. i was not on the sch
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Answered on September 19, 2012
I am having difficulty understanding your post. I recommend that you re-write it to provide more facts and to put in in a logical form.
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I work in the state of NC. My job is part time, and I was hired to work 28 hours per week. I do not receive any benefits.
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Answered on September 19, 2012
Employers in North Carolina are not required to provide benefits to any employee. This applies to both full and part-time employees. However, if...