North Carolina workers have the right to feel safe in the workplace. This includes being free from concerns about sexual harassment. Some individuals may be under the impression that sexual harassment only involves physical touching, but this isn’t true. Non-physical...
Many advantages come with buying a newly built property in North Carolina. New construction, however, is not perfect and buyers should know what to look for when purchasing. Some common defects can cause a headache to new owners soon after they move in. Buyers can...
Contracts and negotiations are an important part of doing business in North Carolina. But even the most thorough contract doesn’t always prevent a dispute. Disputes in business may happen when one party misunderstands the terms of the contract. Some disputes involve...
When someone needs the assistance of a lawyer in North Carolina, they’re often dealing with family issues, criminal charges, or civil concerns. Each of these issues comes with unique challenges, but they all often leave an individual stressed and in need of help from...
It can be disheartening and overwhelming to experience any type of mistreatment at your place of work. Whether it is harassment, discrimination or another type of illegal behavior that you encounter, you do not have to remain silent. You have the right to report...
When an employee is on the clock, he or she has the right to do his or her job in an environment that is free from harassment or different types of mistreatment. Unfortunately, some employees do experience harassment, which can have a significant effect on mental...
Your North Carolina employer may hire and fire people at will. However, your employer cannot single you out because of a specific characteristic and discriminate against you because of it. For example, your employer cannot deny you a promotion available to all workers...
It can be devastating for an employee to experience different types of mistreatment in the workplace. Harassment, specifically that of a sexual nature, can have a significant emotional toll, and it can be difficult to move forward after this type of event. It often...
When at work, all employees have the right to do their jobs without fear of mistreatment, the threat of harm and other issues that can lead to the development of a hostile work environment. While any North Carolina employee could experience harassment or...
When employees go to work, they have the right to be able to do their jobs without fear of repercussions over factors related to their gender, age and even their medical needs. North Carolina employers should not allow for the development of a hostile work environment...