New home construction is a big business here in North Carolina. Many banks require prospective homeowners to see to it that certain phases of their home's construction are completed at certain intervals to remain eligible for financing. This means that contractors...
A nurse's aide in another state recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging that she was discriminated against by other staff because she was transgender. The plaintiff alleges that other aides in her workplace, aggressively bullied her. According to the petition for...
The prospect of business litigation can strike fear into the heart of any North Carolina entrepreneur. It usually comes when you least expect it and without an immediate response on your behalf, it can wreak total havoc on your company. Even if you are the one...
When you're working, you have the right to work in an environment that is free of sexual harassment and discrimination. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual advances, and other kinds of physical conduct or verbal...
One of the most troubling emotional aspects of sexual harassment in the workplace is how quickly it can make a strong individual feel victimized. No one ever wants to feel powerless and weak or helpless to prevent unwanted workplace behaviors. At the same time, many...
contracts provide effective protection for all involved parties. Unfortunately, sometimes one or more parties choose to ignore the terms of a contract, which can lead to litigation. The wronged party in a contract dispute can suffer damage in many ways. Examples...
Most modern families are busy with jobs, kids and a slew of different activities. When an elderly loved one requires specialized care or near-constant supervision, the logical option for many is to place them into a nursing home. This allows the adults in a family to...
Your new house in beautiful North Carolina is finally complete, and you're ready to move in. This is the moment of your dreams--taking possession of a brand new, freshly built family home. Everything is perfect, or so you believe, until you notice moisture on your...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is still terribly common. In some industries, sexual harassment is so prevalent that people essentially get numb to some of the actions they see. Keeping in mind that sexual harassment can involve people of any gender and can come...
Being harassed at work is an experience that workers should never have to go through. Whether the situation involves sexual harassment or some form of discrimination, the primary goal is for you to get it to stop. There are a few ways to handle this type of situation,...
