Buying a new home is exciting, but problems can arise when construction is not done properly. In North Carolina, homeowners may have legal protection through builder warranties. These can be implied by law or stated clearly in a contract. Understanding the difference...
Workplace sexual harassment can be disheartening and even traumatizing. In some cases, workers experience harassment from their teammates and co-workers. Other times, supervisors or even business owners are the ones who mistreat certain professionals. In such...
Workplace sexual harassment can take many forms. In some cases, it’s the creation of a hostile work environment due to repeated minor violations. In other cases, it’s something very serious and direct, such as quid pro quo sexual harassment, when a high-ranking member...
Age discrimination is illegal. Employers should not consider a worker's age when making employment decisions. Professionals who are at or over the age of 40 should not have to worry about employers considering their age when deciding who to hire, fire or promote....
Mandatory arbitration provisions in employment contracts are generally enforceable in our state. Both the Federal Arbitration Act and the North Carolina Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (codified in N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-569.1 to 1-569.31) ensure that arbitration...
The shift to remote and hybrid work setups offers flexibility, but it also brings challenges, including sexual harassment in virtual workspaces. Unlike traditional office environments, online platforms can blur professional boundaries. This makes it harder to identify...
You are probably already aware of what construction defects are, but the truth is, not every defect can be grounds for legal action. According to most federal and state-level construction laws, the issue must be a “material defect” for a claim to be valid. But what...
When you experience sexual harassment at work, it can be an incredibly humiliating experience—so much so that reporting it might not be your first instinct. You are not alone. Many victims of sexual harassment do not report their experiences immediately, and some do...
Even with all the safety features that are now standard in most newer-model vehicles, a serious car crash can still cause catastrophic injuries that can affect someone for the rest of their lives if they’re fortunate enough to survive. Many crashes cause what is known...
Families often expect to have decades together. Parents expect to see their children grow into adults, while children expect their parents to be there when they finish high school and eventually get married. Spouses plan to grow old together and enjoy their...
