Questions answered by Kirk J. Angel

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As a part-time state employee, does at-will employment apply to me?

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 29, 2012

In most cases, if you are a career North Carolina state employee, you can only be fired for "just cause." You must meet certain criteria to be...

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Is it legal to demote and demoralize an employee if they reported a supervisor to the compliance officer?

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 29, 2012

I agree with Attorney Spencer that this sounds like it is in retaliation for your report. However, North Carolina has very narrow protections for...

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Can my company force me to quit and write a resignation? Why wouldn't they just fire me?

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 22, 2012

No, your company cannot force you to resign. However, the company can terminate you if you refuse to resign. In North Carolina you are usually...

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My pay was cut almost in half is that legal can i refuse and get unemployment in NC

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 22, 2012

Yes you more than likely can. The law in North Carolina provides that you have "good cause" to quit in limited circumstances. Please see the...

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Me and mother work for the same employer, if the employer fired my mother, is it legal for the employer to fire me just because

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 22, 2012

I agree with the other attorneys. North Carolina is an employment at will state and you can be fired for any reason. You can only sue if the...

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My boss disclosed my criminal background information to my co-workers

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 19, 2012

I agree it is inappropriate and unprofessional. However, that does not mean that it violated the law. I see no violation of any employment laws.

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As I explain my situation I get angry.....i feel they should compensate me..i am at risk of loosing my job.

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 19, 2012

I see no way for you to sue your employer in these circumstances. Perhaps this is an issue with the ISP.

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I am being harrassed and single out at work because of a personality conflict with one of my managers.

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 16, 2012

Yes, you can be fired because a manager "has it out for" you. In North Carolina, an employer can fire an employee at will at any time for good,...

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I left my employer after working for them for more than 6 years after learning about some less than favorable activities taking

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 16, 2012

It sounds like you have two issues. The first, which your question is about, deals with your current employer. The second deals with the...

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I WAS TERMINATED FROM MY JOB AFTER NINE YEARS BECAUSE MY DOCTOR KEPT ME OUT BECAUE I NEED TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT,

Kirk's answer | Answered on April 15, 2012

The FMLA is a job protection law. If your FMLA rights were violated, you may be entitled to damages. However, I cannot tell from your post if...

Kirk J. Angel's Answers (2400)

As a part-time state employee, does at-will employment apply to me?

Is it legal to demote and demoralize an employee if they reported a supervisor to the compliance officer?

Can my company force me to quit and write a resignation? Why wouldn't they just fire me?

My pay was cut almost in half is that legal can i refuse and get unemployment in NC

Me and mother work for the same employer, if the employer fired my mother, is it legal for the employer to fire me just because

My boss disclosed my criminal background information to my co-workers

As I explain my situation I get angry.....i feel they should compensate me..i am at risk of loosing my job.

I am being harrassed and single out at work because of a personality conflict with one of my managers.

I left my employer after working for them for more than 6 years after learning about some less than favorable activities taking

I WAS TERMINATED FROM MY JOB AFTER NINE YEARS BECAUSE MY DOCTOR KEPT ME OUT BECAUE I NEED TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT,