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It should come as no one's surprise that Republican and Democrat legislators are expressing both support and opposition to an immigration bill. The legislation would end certain limits on employment visas. Big tech companies are supporting per-country caps on...
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...
It is no secret that getting a passport right now is hard, regardless of whether you are a U.S. citizen or someone looking to become one. Indeed, in some areas, passport appointments are booked up for months. This may lead some to seek to use a friend’s passport....
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...
Relocating to the United States is likely a major event in your life. Whether it was planned well in advance or happened last minute, individuals enter the United States at North Carolina and other states for many different reasons. The purpose may be for a job,...
We all have aspirations in our careers. One of your personal or professional goals may be to work in the United States. To do so, you will need an employment-based visa. Employment-based visas for workers fall under one of five categories, with the first category...
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...