Spinal cord injuries induce fear in many people. Most people feel a strong negative reaction to the prospect of losing sensation and motor function in part of their bodies. People focus so much on the physical impacts of spinal cord injuries that they may not...
A construction defect isn’t just frustrating. It can lead to serious financial losses and safety risks. From hidden structural flaws to faulty installations, these problems often surface long after the final nail is done and the paperwork is signed. Fortunately, you...
Nowadays, workplace harassment isn’t confined to office walls or breakrooms—it often extends to social media. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn have blurred the line between personal and professional interactions, creating new pathways for inappropriate...
You did everything right to protect your business's confidential information. You limited access to sensitive information and had employees sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). You trusted your team to follow the rules, but now your trade secrets have been leaked,...
We’ve all heard it before. Someone makes an inappropriate comment. Everyone around them reacts negatively, understanding that this is something they shouldn’t have said. But that person just laughs it off and says it was “just a joke.” They didn’t mean anything wrong,...
Buying a new home is exciting, but problems can arise when construction is not done properly. In North Carolina, homeowners may have legal protection through builder warranties. These can be implied by law or stated clearly in a contract. Understanding the difference...
Workplace sexual harassment can be disheartening and even traumatizing. In some cases, workers experience harassment from their teammates and co-workers. Other times, supervisors or even business owners are the ones who mistreat certain professionals. In such...
Workplace sexual harassment can take many forms. In some cases, it’s the creation of a hostile work environment due to repeated minor violations. In other cases, it’s something very serious and direct, such as quid pro quo sexual harassment, when a high-ranking member...
Age discrimination is illegal. Employers should not consider a worker's age when making employment decisions. Professionals who are at or over the age of 40 should not have to worry about employers considering their age when deciding who to hire, fire or promote....
Mandatory arbitration provisions in employment contracts are generally enforceable in our state. Both the Federal Arbitration Act and the North Carolina Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (codified in N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-569.1 to 1-569.31) ensure that arbitration...
