If the NCDOL would not help, you only other option would be to file a lawsuit against them. You should consult with an attorney to discuss how best to approach a lawsuit.

If you have to have the boot you should be eligible for workers compensation. If they give you a problem contact a member of the NC Assn for Justice who handles workers comp. They give free consults.

Yes. Also, and in most cases your employer could fire you as well.

There is no employment law that prohibits this. Frankly, people fill out job applications for others on a frequent basis, i.e. parents, spouses, guardians. The only real issue would be signing another person's name. To do that, you would need the other applicant's permission, a power... View More

North Carolina is an employment-at-will state which means you can be fired for any reason and there is no liability for the employer unless there is an unlawful motive for the action taken against you. There are generally only two forms of unlawful motives: unlawful discrimination or unlawful... View More

There is no employment law in North Carolina that prohibits an employer from putting a GPS on its vehicle without telling the employee.

I am not exactly clear what the facts are based on the post. However, if you were an FMLA eligible employee and you were terminated for either (1) time away from work due to a serious health condition or (2) retaliation due to your use of FMLA leave, then you may have a legal claim against your... View More

1. You don't get HIV that way; and,

2. Talking about someone with HIV isn't a criminal offense in NC; and,

3. Check out: https://www.avert.org/hiv-transmission-prevention/how-you-get-hiv

No incident of food being contaminated with HIV-infected blood or semen... View More

Yes, non-competes are generally enforceable in North Carolina. However, there are certain requirements and it is also a fact-specific analysis. You should certainly have an attorney review the non-compete before taking any action.

If you were hurt on the job, this should be covered under Workers Compensation. You may need to speak to a Workers Compensation attorney about this. However, you might be able to sue for health coverage depending on a number of different facts and whether you meet the terms of the employer's... View More

This is a complex question and the answer will depend on the specific facts. However, in general if you work for a non-governmental employer, you may be able to sue if your employer has a policy of offering health insurance after 90 days to all employees in the same job category as you and you meet... View More

Not if you are an employee. The wage and hour law covering employers in this state require the employer to give notice of a pay change before the work is performed. Employers must also must pay minimum wage and $3.00 is well below minimum wage. You can contact the North Carolina Department of... View More

If your employer is not paying you the promised wage, and has not notified you in writing that the promised wage changed, then you can file a claim for the unpaid portion. In this case it appears that would be one cent.

In general, just talking to you about resigning or even encouraging you... View More

No. The employer is not obligated to tell her how much she is owed. However, it is required to provide her with a paystub when she receives her pay.

No. The law in North Carolina does not require an employer to provide a reason for termination.

You may be able to use the video if you have it. If you have an EEOC proceeding, let the investigator know you have the vide and offer to submit it to him/her. As for court, you would have to demonstrate several things to the Judge including that the video is what it purports to be (i.e. is the... View More

Yes. The law allows the employer to recover erroneously paid wages directly from the employee.

It depends on what the wage agreement, or promised wage, is with your employer. If the agreement is, for example, that you will be paid 50% of the gross of amount of all services, there is an argument that you should get paid whether the employer does or not. If the agreement does not say that,... View More

Yes. Your parole officer has no control over the employment law in this state. This state is an employment-at-will state where an employee can be fired at any time for any reason. Your employer no duty to consult with, agree with, or listen to the parole officer with respect to reasons for... View More

In order for a non-compete to be valid, there must be some consideration. Usually, the consideration is in conjunction with the employment itself. Unless they provided you with some consideration other than the employment, it would not be valid.