Most modern families are busy with jobs, kids and a slew of different activities. When an elderly loved one requires specialized care or near-constant supervision, the logical option for many is to place them into a nursing home. This allows the adults in a family to...
Year: 2019
What can you do if you find a defect in your new home?
Your new house in beautiful North Carolina is finally complete, and you're ready to move in. This is the moment of your dreams--taking possession of a brand new, freshly built family home. Everything is perfect, or so you believe, until you notice moisture on your...
Do you recognize sexual harassment when you see it?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is still terribly common. In some industries, sexual harassment is so prevalent that people essentially get numb to some of the actions they see. Keeping in mind that sexual harassment can involve people of any gender and can come...
Filing harassment complaints at work
Being harassed at work is an experience that workers should never have to go through. Whether the situation involves sexual harassment or some form of discrimination, the primary goal is for you to get it to stop. There are a few ways to handle this type of situation,...
Business litigation: Put contracts in writing to avoid a dispute
If you operate a business in the state of North Carolina, chances are, you have a few contracts with different parties. Examples of business contracts include: Employment contracts Sales agreements Vendor or supplier contracts Lease agreements When the person on the...
Don’t believe these workplace sexual harassment myths
When you acquire employment doing work that you enjoy, chances are you don't want to "rock the boat" by tattling on your co-workers or supervisors. At the same time, experiencing sexual harassment at work can suck all of the contentment you initially felt out of your...
Defending yourself against a construction defect claim
When you think about the volume of construction defect claims against contractors in America, it is a wonder anyone is willing to enter this industry. Still, many people take on these risks because they like the work, and it gives them enough income to provide for...
Sexual harassment isn’t just unwanted advances at work
Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms. Quite a few people associate sexual harassment primarily with a boss or manager who flirts with or otherwise engages in unwanted sexual interactions with their subordinates. However, this is not the only...
What does retaliation after reporting sex harassment look like?
One of the most disturbing effects of sexual harassment at work is feeling fearful about what might happen if you report it. Will the harasser talk about you behind your back? Will your boss fire you? Will the harasser become violent or more persistent? Will your...
The consequences of a brain injury can affect your entire life
We hope you or a loved one never suffers a personal injury severe enough to cause traumatic brain injury. The consequences of such an injury can affect the lives of victims for weeks, months, years or forever. In many cases, victims can expect long term treatment,...