Many employees across the country are vulnerable to being suddenly fired if their job is considered to be "at-will." If you are employed "at-will," it means that your employer can decide to fire you at any time, and for almost any reason. They can also fire you...
Arbitration is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This approach to resolving differences with another party contrasts with litigation. Many construction contracts include arbitration clauses in them. These require homeowners and contractors to try to...
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Sexual harassment is a horrible problem to have to deal with. It can make you feel frustrated and violated. It's unfair for people to have to struggle with harassment in a workplace, and it's something that employers should try to address immediately when problems...
You were hurt in a slip-and-fall accident or injured in a wreck, and you're pretty sure that the other party is responsible for your pain and losses. Yet, the insurance company involved in your claim has been less than responsive. You're afraid that your claim is...
North Carolina is one of several states that has enacted a new legal system designed to manage business litigation. The North Carolina Business Court hears cases regarding business entities in a civil court system. The process streamlines specific types of cases like...
Litigation in the business world can be exhausting and expensive, which is not good for business owners who just want to get on with their vital operations and special projects. Although civil court is always an option, there are other ways to sort out disputes,...
A 23-year-old woman was left in critical condition and three others were injured in a small plane crash in North Carolina. The crash occurred at Gray's Creek Airport near Fayetteville. Three of the four on board were students in a workforce development program, and...
A North Carolina woman is suing a national organization, contending her former boss sexually harassed her during her employment at a state chapter of the group. She is seeking at least $15 million for assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress...
Have you ever seen sexual harassment happen to someone else in the workplace and just kept your head down, trying not to get involved? Have you ever experienced it yourself and decided not to say anything? Maybe you just hoped that it wouldn't happen again and you...
