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Immigration has been an ongoing concern in North Carolina and throughout the United States for several years. Because the process has been under scrutiny by the government and dramatic changes were made, it has had an impact on people who want to come to the U.S. from...
Federal laws prohibit workplace discrimination and with the hiring and firing of employees. Workers also have legal protections against retaliation for asserting their rights against discrimination. Employment discrimination Employment discrimination is illegal under...
Although the ultimate dream of millions of immigrants coming to the United States is citizenship, many fall short of the goal as they encounter obstacles that are part of the complex web of procedures in immigration law. It is also possible for undocumented workers...
Many people come to the United States from other countries in search of a better life for them and their families. To lawfully remain in the country, they will need to apply for a visa. Some visas are family-based visas. Oftentimes a family-based visa is sought when...
Employment law in North Carolina is complicated, and it isn't always easy for employers to know when they are adhering to the law, especially when employer policies and the laws change. A relatively new area of employment law involves initiatives known as Diversity,...
North Carolina immigrants or potential immigrants may have heard the term family-based immigration and wonder exactly what it means. In its simplest terms, family-based immigration refers to being able to immigrate to another country if you already have a family...
One of the fruits of the Civil Rights Movement was federal laws which prohibit employment discrimination based on race, national origin and color. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, is responsible for enforcing these laws. However, victims of...
It may seem hard to believe that discrimination is still a concern for employees in North Carolina, and in America at large. But, if the news stories we frequently see on this topic are any indication, workplace discrimination just will not go away. When it impacts...
We often forget that while most discrimination cases affect minorities, cases of reverse discrimination do accrue, and they are just as compensable as any other discrimination case. Indeed, the recent $10 million reverse discrimination case win by a former high-level...
Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits can be important for many disabled individuals and their families. Those seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits should know how to qualify to position themselves as well as possible as they navigate the...