Those involved in a construction project sometimes replace specified materials with lower‑quality products. Unfortunately, many discover the issue only after a failure occurs, creating frustration and unexpected costs. Knowing when material substitutions may qualify...
Many workers experience sexual harassment on the job that they never report. They do not speak up about the issues or file formal complaints. In some cases, one worker will come forward and finally report the harassment they have been experiencing, only to be followed...
We’ve all heard the phrase, "The customer is always right." But what happens when a customer, client or vendor’s behavior crosses the line into harassment? Many North Carolina employees are surprised to learn that their employer still has a duty to protect them, even...
Sometimes, business leaders frustrated by contract breaches choose to file breach of contract lawsuits. Other times, they simply want to end a working relationship with a professional or business after a breach. Those trying to avoid conflict and court costs might...
The corner office doesn't come with immunity from workplace sexual harassment. Professional women across North Carolina, from financial firm partners to tech executives, face inappropriate behavior that threatens both their dignity and their careers. How the C-Suite...
Workplaces can become dangerous in an instant when safety is ignored. A single mistake, missing safeguard or overlooked hazard may leave workers facing life-changing injuries and an uncertain future. Many catastrophic workplace accidents are preventable. When...
In North Carolina, employers have broad authority to terminate an employee at any time. That’s because North Carolina is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer can end their worker’s employment for almost any reason, or sometimes, for no reason at...
When construction disputes arise between contractors and their customers, miscommunication is one of the top reasons why. It could be an issue where an effective means of communication was never established. The client and the contractor end up with very different...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) receives thousands of reports of sexual harassment within the workplace every single year. What is even more discouraging is the fact that many choose not to report these violations. Although the #MeToo movement...
Many men feel pressure to simply endure unwanted sexual attention at work. This is a dangerous misconception. Both federal law and North Carolina public policy protect men from sexual harassment. If you are experiencing a hostile work environment, you have the right...
