When most people think about workplace sexual harassment, they typically envision a woman suffering harassment at the hands of a male superior. It is a fact that most cases of such harassment at work do center on female victims. However, men are also victims of...
You hired a lawyer because you needed expert legal representation. You got hurt in a car crash, and you needed to bring a civil suit against the driver responsible. Maybe you were driving and needed to defend yourself against accusations from someone else. People also...
The construction industry is often fraught with different types of legal disputes. Contractors may face accusations of performing substandard work. Developers may face accusations of not paying contractors. Subcontractors may face accusations of not fulfilling their...
When the negligent actions of another party rob you of someone you love, you may wish to learn more about wrongful death lawsuits. Even if you have no plans to file such a suit, knowing a few details about the process can help if change your mind. A part of the...
Business litigation is an area of concern that all business owners in North Carolina share. It is costly, time-consuming and it can destroy the sterling professional reputation you have worked so hard to achieve. While business litigation can occur for many different...
Have you ever felt strangely uncomfortable around a supervisor or a co-worker without being able to pinpoint specific harassing behaviors? If you said yes, then you are not alone. Many employees in North Carolina have reported similar feelings, some of which are so...
There are often complex human components to many jobs that require compromise and people skills. For example, if you work as a customer service representative, you will need to maintain a positive rapport with the individuals whom you assist. If you work in sales,...
In terms of employment law, sexual harassment in the workplace is expressly prohibited. Yet many of the workers employed by McDonald's have reported incidents of such harassment. Unfortunately, some of these allegations arose in our home state of North Carolina. Last...
Construction law in North Carolina is quite complex. This is because the law seeks to serve and protect all parties from the property owner to the general contractor to the subcontractor. These widespread protections are critical in addressing disputes over...
If you're the victim of sexual harassment at work, one of the first things you should do is file a complaint with your human resources (HR) department. The more evidence and witnesses you can provide, the better your chances will be of being believed and of your...
