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Year: 2020
Harassment ruining your workday? You deserve support
Sexual harassment is a horrible problem to have to deal with. It can make you feel frustrated and violated. It's unfair for people to have to struggle with harassment in a workplace, and it's something that employers should try to address immediately when problems...
What happens if you call a personal injury claim?
You were hurt in a slip-and-fall accident or injured in a wreck, and you're pretty sure that the other party is responsible for your pain and losses. Yet, the insurance company involved in your claim has been less than responsive. You're afraid that your claim is...
North Carolina court rules on actual cash value of homes
North Carolina is one of several states that has enacted a new legal system designed to manage business litigation. The North Carolina Business Court hears cases regarding business entities in a civil court system. The process streamlines specific types of cases like...
What is arbitration in business litigation?
Litigation in the business world can be exhausting and expensive, which is not good for business owners who just want to get on with their vital operations and special projects. Although civil court is always an option, there are other ways to sort out disputes,...
North Carolina plane crash leaves 2 women with extensive injuries
A 23-year-old woman was left in critical condition and three others were injured in a small plane crash in North Carolina. The crash occurred at Gray's Creek Airport near Fayetteville. Three of the four on board were students in a workforce development program, and...
North Carolina woman alleges sexual harassment, sues ex-employer
A North Carolina woman is suing a national organization, contending her former boss sexually harassed her during her employment at a state chapter of the group. She is seeking at least $15 million for assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress...
Why people stay quiet about sexual harassment
Have you ever seen sexual harassment happen to someone else in the workplace and just kept your head down, trying not to get involved? Have you ever experienced it yourself and decided not to say anything? Maybe you just hoped that it wouldn't happen again and you...
Home inspections a wise investment even with new construction
You've watched the construction of your new home every step of the way. You chose the lot, watched as workers laid the foundation. You were there the day the siding went up, saw the installation of the windows. You're confident that new home in the Winston-Salem area...
Power imbalances can lead to sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace stems from many different things, and each case is unique. However, power imbalances often play heavily into the equation. Experts have even gone so far as to say that this type of harassment is really just a "manifestation of power...