Employment Law

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...