employment law

Several years have passed since the #metoo movement -- when celebrities sought to bring the reality of workplace sexual harassment and abuse to the public eye. Like many in North Carolina, you may not have needed more awareness, especially if you have been a victim to...

One goal of the #metoo movement of several years ago was to bring awareness of the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace. Many actresses spoke out against the actions of certain powerful men in Hollywood, hoping to bring a change of culture all over the...

No one should ever have to endure a hostile work environment due to harassment, but far too many people do. Victims may say the experience is frightening, demoralizing or humiliating, depending on the exact circumstances. Sexual harassment is just one type that can...

Something is wrong with your loved one, and you can’t quite put your finger on it. However, you know it has to do with work. Something has changed, and it seems to be affecting your loved one in a profound way. In fact, you may feel as if you are watching your loved...

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a hot-button issues and one that does not seem to be going away. Despite the attention sexual harassment has received from celebrities and the media in recent years, both men and women continue to endure this unfair and illegal...

Workers should never have to face any sort of discrimination on the job, but the sad truth is that they often do. Sexual harassment is a common form of workplace discrimination that can make a worker feel humiliated, unsafe or depressed. The recent “Me Too” movement...

In recent years, the prevalence of sexual harassment and assaults in the workplace has come to the forefront through movements like #metoo and #timesup. Employees may have expected such attention to reduce the rate of sexual harassment. However, the latest data shows...

The recent global events have caused many businesses to try some creative maneuvering to remain viable. For some, this meant creating opportunities for more employees to work from home. Working from home often means having to hold virtual meetings and communicate with...

When an emergency arises, North Carolina residents expect that rescue workers will arrive to help regardless of the race or gender of the victim. Unfortunately, that does not appear to extend to the responders’ co-workers, according to some complaints. While racial...

Growing older is not always a bad thing. In fact, in many cases, adding years means gaining wisdom, patience and experience. In the workforce, these qualities can be desirable. They are also rare qualities because more and more North Carolina businesses are...