When an employee goes to work, that individual has the right to assume he or she will receive fair and appropriate treatment while in the workplace. Unfortunately, that does not always happen, and some North Carolina workers can experience unfair behaviors from...
employment law
The right course of action after wrongful termination
Being fired from one’s job is much more than an inconvenience or embarrassment. Losing a job is a direct threat to an employee’s financial stability and his or her long-term well-being, and it can be particularly overwhelming to lose a job over unfair or invalid...
What is harassment?
When you go to work, you want to be able to do your job without being affected by the inappropriate actions of others. Workplace harassment takes many different forms, and you may not be aware that what you are experiencing is more than just an annoyance or rude...
How should employers handle sexual harassment claims?
Each North Carolina employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment and other types of mistreatment. If one does experience any type of sexual harassment, that individual has the right to report that to his or her employer. Each employer...
How can employers protect workers from sexual harassment?
When North Carolina employees come to work each day, they have the right to assume that they will be able to do their jobs in an environment that is free from certain types of behaviors from others. Harassment of a sexual nature is unacceptable in any type of...
Victims of hostile work environments have rights
When a North Carolina employee goes to work, that individual the right to do his or her job without fear of illegal or inappropriate treatment. Unfortunately, there are times when someone may get stuck in a hostile work environment, and it may seem like a daunting...
Identifying sexual harassment in the workplace
North Carolina employees have the right to work in an environment free from different types of mistreatment or harassment. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is a problem in many workplaces, and victims are often reluctant to reach out because they are unsure if what...
How can you protect your interests if someone is harassing you?
When you go to work, you have the right to do your job without fear of mistreatment of any kind. If you experience harassment, you know that you could have the right to speak out about what you are going through, but you may not be certain what you should do next. It...
Preventing harassment in North Carolina workplaces
You have the right to work in an environment that is free from certain types of treatment, such as discrimination or harassment. If you experience this in your workplace, you may feel uncertain of what to do next or how you can make it stop. You have the right to...
The proper course of action for victims of harassment at work
Victims of harassment are often too intimidated to speak out about what is happening to them, or they may feel ashamed, scared, embarrassment or uncertain of what to do next. No one should have to suffer from this type of treatment in silence, and victims have the...

