A federal judge in Manhattan recently rejected claims by the National Football League and three of its teams that the racial discrimination lawsuit recently filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is not covered by the mandatory arbitration clause in...
Employment Law
Key signs that you’re being discriminated against at work
Under the law, you deserve to receive equal employment opportunities. This means that key employment actions, such as hiring, promoting, disciplining, demoting, and firing, should be based on your performance rather than who you are as a person. Sadly, though, all too...
Who is protected from workplace discrimination under federal law?
Federal law prohibits discrimination of certain protected classes in the workplace. Many people in the United States approve of these laws but may not be familiar with what constitutes a protected class covered by federal employment discrimination laws. What is a...
The EEOC has a mediation program
For North Carolina employees and employers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint and dispute resolution process may be a new experience. It is entirely separate from an individual’s employment lawsuit, but it can operate like one eventually. However,...
Can severance packages waive discrimination claims?
With the number of layoffs in the news recently, especially in technology, there has been a renewed interest in severance packages and discrimination waivers that are now placed in them. Severance agreements Severance agreements are legal contracts between the...
Discrimination can occur in North Carolina work environments
Many people are affected by discrimination in the workplace but are afraid to speak up because they think they are the only one experiencing such treatment. However, discrimination rarely affects just one employee. By coming forward and fighting against discrimination...
Key points about employment discrimination in North Carolina
Employees who are mistreated in any way on the job in North Carolina have rights. Frequently, there is a certain level of fear from those who have faced discrimination in the workplace because they do not want the situation to get worse. In some cases, they might be...
Looming rule change may revamp employee classification
During casual conversation, the subject of employment almost always comes up in some context. Everyone understands the terms used casually regarding work, e.g., boss, co-worker. Regulations presently under review by the Department of Labor (DOL), however, may alter...
Qui tam actions and how North Carolina protects employees
As an employee, finding out that your employer is engaging in fraudulent conduct can be a nerve-wracking experience. Should you do something about it? Will you lose your job if you do? When that fraud is committed against the state, North Carolina gives you both an...
Fourth Circuit: expectations of occupation matter
Statistics concerning sexual harassment by men against women in the workplace for 2022 reveal many fascinating yet startling trends. For example, seven out of 10 disabled females have endured some form of sexual harassment at work. Only 34% of workers understand or...