July 31, 2015Tom Brady and Cell Phone Privacy In The WorkplaceBrady’s cell phone problem illustrates the complicated issues surrounding cell phone privacy in the workplace. In recent days, the New England Patriots […]
July 6, 2015Man Ruled Unfairly Terminated After Telling Boss to “F*ck Off” at Office PartyBuzzfeed recently published an article about Stephen Keenan. The event occurred at a Christmas party last year. According to the article “Keenan […]
June 29, 2015How to Spot Pregnancy DiscriminationAs a pregnant employee, it is important to know your rights. Pregnant employees gain protections from the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The […]
June 20, 2015What Interview Questions are Considered Impermissible?Searching for a job can be a long, tiresome, and emotional experience. When you finally land an interview, it can be somewhat […]
May 26, 2015I feel like my company is trying to get me to leave after my injury. What can I do?You were injured at work, and now you’re unable to perform your job. The company has given me a desk job instead […]
April 27, 2015I just got fired. Should I sign the severance package?If you have any hesitations about the severance package or a suspicion that you may be treated unfairly by the severance package, […]
April 6, 2015I got fired for making a mistake and my co-worker made the same mistake and is still employed. What can I do?This frequently comes as a surprise to many people, but employers have no legal obligation to treat employees the same. An employee […]
March 25, 2015My boss is harassing me. I’ve gone to HR, but it isn’t getting better. Should I quit?No, you should not quit your job because you may be giving up a potential legal remedy against your employer. Before you […]
October 20, 2014Understanding Wrongful Termination in North CarolinaThis post was updated on June 12, 2019. If you’re like most people who lose their jobs, you probably feel that your […]
October 14, 2014Sexual Harassment in North CarolinaMore than half of all workers have experienced sexual harassment. While the majority (about 80%) are women, both men and women can […]
October 13, 2014What is a hostile work environment?You’ve probably heard the phrase “hostile work environment,” and you probably know that you don’t have to put up with one. But […]
July 23, 2014I need legal help for an employment law issue but I don’t want to sue my employer. What are my options?If you’ve been hurt at work, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You don’t have to sue your employer to get payment […]