When terminated by an employer, an employee may receive the offer of a financial settlement that will allow both parties to walk away from the relationship on satisfactory terms. A severance agreement is a common tool used by North Carolina employers for those leaving...
employment law
What can you do if you witness harassment in the workplace?
Every North Carolina employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. While you may not experience harassment yourself, it is in your interests to know what to do if you witness it taking place at your work. You may...
Hostile work environments and their effect on employees
Every employee has the right to do his or her job in an environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and other types of unacceptable behavior. When workers experience these things while on the job, it is possible they are in a hostile work environment....
North Carolina workers have the right to fair pay
When an employee clocks in at work, he or she can reasonably assume the employer will pay the worker fairly and on time. Employers must adhere to fair wage laws, including paying overtime, distributing paychecks on time and compensating workers for all of the hours...
Confronting age discrimination in the workplace
Workers of all ages have rights in their North Carolina workplaces. Regardless of age or other factors, each individual is entitled to a work environment and employment process that is free from discrimination, harassment and other types of inappropriate treatment....
The rights of employees in hostile work environments
Each employee has the right to a workplace that is free from discrimination and other types of mistreatment. When unacceptable behaviors, such as harassment, take place, it can lead to the development of a hostile work environment. Employees who are subjected to these...
Victims of age discrimination do not have to be silent
Older workers can face various challenges in their places of employment, but they do not have to be silent about illegal or unfair treatment experienced at work. Age discrimination is one of the most common issues faced by those who are older, and victims are often...
6 steps to addressing sexual harassment at work
When a co-worker or supervisor goes too far with sexual advances, persistent comments or offensive behavior, you can immediately draw a line in the sand by telling the person to stop. In many cases, the offender will get the message and leave you alone. Unfortunately,...
Medical professionals also vulnerable to harassment
Although recent media movements have attempted to bring the issues of workplace harassment to the forefront, it seems as if employees continue to struggle with mistreatment on the job. This is not limited to those in the entertainment industry. In fact, a recent...
What constitutes a hostile work environment?
A hostile work environment can make life miserable, turning every day at work into a nightmare as you wonder what new abuses you will face and how long it will last. What's worse, the mistreatment can hurt your career prospects and rob you of future opportunities. The...