Competition in business is healthy because it can drive innovation, provide choices and keep costs reasonable for consumers, among other benefits. When businesses compete unfairly, however, it can be ruinous. This is why North Carolina and federal laws offer...
There was a time when employees, particularly women and minorities, were told that workplace harassment was normal. Some individual businesses still have work to do, but now laws and regulations exist to protect workers and provide them with means for legal recourse....
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...
Sexual harassment is, unfortunately, all too common for women in the workplace. According to one study, an alarming 36% of women reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment throughout their careers. More upsettingly, of the 5.1 million people who experience...
No matter which side of a North Carolina construction project one happens to be on, there are opportunities for disputes and disagreements. This may include contract issues, schedule delays, disparities in expectations, payment issues or other problems. Some conflicts...
Alternative methods of dispute resolution are becoming a more popular choice for many who are involved in business disagreements. Mediation and arbitration often save companies and individuals time, money and resources. In fact, many businesses mandate arbitration in...
At work, you may have a supervisor or colleague who makes you feel uncomfortable, but you can’t quite put your finger on why. Their actions may feel like sexual harassment to you. But you may believe the phrase refers only to behaviors like unwanted touching or...
There are so many great benefits to the digital age. Workers are able to work faster and more efficiently, and many processes can be automated. A growing number of companies are discovering that allowing employees to work from home benefits both the business and...
Perhaps one of the most terrifying sights for a driver and passengers is that of headlights coming toward them. In many cases, it is impossible to avoid a head-on crash without risking other serious accidents. Head-on collisions can result in the most devastating...
